How far is Pleiku from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Pleiku (Pleiku Airport) is 1663 miles / 2676 kilometers / 1445 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Pleiku (PXU) is 2559 miles / 4118 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 40 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Pleiku Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Pleiku
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Pleiku. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1662.982 miles
- 2676.310 kilometers
- 1445.092 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- 1663.529 miles
- 2677.190 kilometers
- 1445.567 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 Pleiku?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Pleiku Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Pleiku?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pleiku Airport (PXU)
On average, flying from Lukla to Pleiku generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Pleiku
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pleiku Airport (PXU).
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 | Pleiku Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pleiku |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | PXU |
| ICAO Code: | VVPK |
| Coordinates: | 14°0′16″N, 108°1′1″E |