How far is Rajshahi from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Rajshahi (Shah Makhdum Airport) is 253 miles / 407 kilometers / 219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Rajshahi (RJH) is 419 miles / 674 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 39 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Rajshahi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 252.595 miles
• 406.512 kilometers
• 219.499 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

• 253.225 miles
• 407.527 kilometers
• 220.047 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 Rajshahi?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Shah Makhdum Airport is 58 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Rajshahi?

The time difference between Lukla and Rajshahi is 15 minutes. Rajshahi is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH)

On average, flying from Lukla to Rajshahi generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 137 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 Rajshahi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH).

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	Shah Makhdum Airport
City:	Rajshahi
Country:	Bangladesh
IATA Code:	RJH
ICAO Code:	VGRJ
Coordinates:	24°26′13″N, 88°36′59″E