How far is Pingtung from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Pingtung (Pingtung Airport) is 2135 miles / 3436 kilometers / 1855 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Pingtung (PIF) is 3625 miles / 5834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 132 hours 57 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Pingtung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2134.827 miles
• 3435.671 kilometers
• 1855.114 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

• 2131.452 miles
• 3430.239 kilometers
• 1852.181 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 Pingtung?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Pingtung Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Pingtung?

The time difference between Lukla and Pingtung is 2 hours 15 minutes. Pingtung is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pingtung Airport (PIF)

On average, flying from Lukla to Pingtung generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 513 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 Pingtung

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

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	Pingtung Airport
City:	Pingtung
Country:	Taiwan
IATA Code:	PIF
ICAO Code:	RCSQ
Coordinates:	22°42′0″N, 120°28′55″E