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How far is Nanchong from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Nanchong (Nanchong Gaoping Airport) is 1185 miles / 1908 kilometers / 1030 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Nanchong (NAO) is 2059 miles / 3314 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 51 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Nanchong Gaoping Airport

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1185
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1908
Kilometers
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1030
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 44 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
161 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Nanchong

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Nanchong. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1185.367 miles
  • 1907.663 kilometers
  • 1030.056 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1183.291 miles
  • 1904.322 kilometers
  • 1028.252 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Lukla to Nanchong?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Nanchong Gaoping Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO)

On average, flying from Lukla to Nanchong generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lukla to Nanchong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO).

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination Nanchong Gaoping Airport
City: Nanchong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAO
ICAO Code: ZUNC
Coordinates: 30°45′14″N, 106°3′43″E