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How far is Pakhokku from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Pakhokku (Pakokku Airport) is 684 miles / 1102 kilometers / 595 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Pakokku Airport

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1102
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595
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Flight time duration
1 h 47 min
CO2 emission
123 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Pakhokku

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 684.492 miles
  • 1101.583 kilometers
  • 594.807 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
  • 684.889 miles
  • 1102.222 kilometers
  • 595.152 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 Pakhokku?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pakokku Airport (PKK)

On average, flying from Lukla to Pakhokku 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 Pakhokku

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

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 Pakokku Airport
City: Pakhokku
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: PKK
ICAO Code: VYPU
Coordinates: 21°19′59″N, 95°5′59″E