How far is Yangon from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Yangon (Yangon International Airport) is 954 miles / 1536 kilometers / 829 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Yangon (RGN) is 1557 miles / 2506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 22 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Yangon International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Yangon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Yangon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 954.444 miles
- 1536.028 kilometers
- 829.389 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- 956.228 miles
- 1538.899 kilometers
- 830.939 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 Yangon?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Yangon International Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Yangon?
The time difference between Lukla and Yangon is 45 minutes. Yangon is 45 minutes ahead of Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yangon International Airport (RGN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Yangon generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Yangon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yangon International Airport (RGN).
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 | Yangon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yangon |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | RGN |
| ICAO Code: | VYYY |
| Coordinates: | 16°54′26″N, 96°7′59″E |