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How far is Phitsanulok from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Phitsanulok (Phitsanulok Airport) is 1146 miles / 1844 kilometers / 995 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Phitsanulok (PHS) is 1854 miles / 2984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 14 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Phitsanulok Airport

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1146
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1844
Kilometers
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995
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 40 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
159 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Phitsanulok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1145.567 miles
  • 1843.611 kilometers
  • 995.471 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
  • 1146.562 miles
  • 1845.213 kilometers
  • 996.335 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 Phitsanulok?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Phitsanulok Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Phitsanulok Airport (PHS)

On average, flying from Lukla to Phitsanulok generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Phitsanulok

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

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 Phitsanulok Airport
City: Phitsanulok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: PHS
ICAO Code: VTPP
Coordinates: 16°46′58″N, 100°16′44″E