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How far is Nyaung U from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Nyaung U (Nyaung U Airport) is 683 miles / 1100 kilometers / 594 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Nyaung U Airport

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1100
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594
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Flight time duration
1 h 47 min
CO2 emission
123 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Nyaung U

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 683.455 miles
  • 1099.914 kilometers
  • 593.906 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
  • 683.937 miles
  • 1100.690 kilometers
  • 594.325 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 Nyaung U?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Nyaung U Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nyaung U Airport (NYU)

On average, flying from Lukla to Nyaung U generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Nyaung U

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nyaung U Airport (NYU).

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 Nyaung U Airport
City: Nyaung U
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: NYU
ICAO Code: VYBG
Coordinates: 21°10′43″N, 94°55′48″E