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How far is Nan from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Nan (Nan Nakhon Airport) is 1081 miles / 1740 kilometers / 939 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Nan (NNT) is 1939 miles / 3120 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 12 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Nan Nakhon Airport

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1081
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1740
Kilometers
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939
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 32 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
156 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Nan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1081.105 miles
  • 1739.871 kilometers
  • 939.455 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
  • 1081.293 miles
  • 1740.172 kilometers
  • 939.618 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 Nan?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Nan Nakhon Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nan Nakhon Airport (NNT)

On average, flying from Lukla to Nan generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 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 Nan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nan Nakhon Airport (NNT).

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 Nan Nakhon Airport
City: Nan
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: NNT
ICAO Code: VTCN
Coordinates: 18°48′28″N, 100°46′58″E