How far is Putao from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 657 miles / 1057 kilometers / 571 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Putao (PBU) is 1339 miles / 2155 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 17 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Putao

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 656.965 miles
• 1057.283 kilometers
• 570.887 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

• 655.767 miles
• 1055.355 kilometers
• 569.846 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 Putao?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Putao?

The time difference between Lukla and Putao is 45 minutes. Putao is 45 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Putao Airport (PBU)

On average, flying from Lukla to Putao generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Putao

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Putao Airport (PBU).

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	Putao Airport
City:	Putao
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	PBU
ICAO Code:	VYPT
Coordinates:	27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E