How far is Nanjing from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers / 1690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Nanjing (NKG) is 2958 miles / 4761 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 59 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Nanjing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Nanjing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1944.934 miles
- 3130.068 kilometers
- 1690.102 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- 1941.367 miles
- 3124.327 kilometers
- 1687.002 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 Nanjing?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Nanjing?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)
On average, flying from Lukla to Nanjing generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 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 Nanjing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
Airport information
| Origin | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |
| Destination | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E |