How far is Taichung from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Taichung (Taichung International Airport) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers / 1838 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Taichung (RMQ) is 3500 miles / 5633 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 130 hours 43 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Taichung International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Taichung
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Taichung. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2115.372 miles
- 3404.361 kilometers
- 1838.208 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- 2111.794 miles
- 3398.603 kilometers
- 1835.099 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 Taichung?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Taichung International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Taichung?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Taichung International Airport (RMQ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Taichung generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 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 Taichung
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Taichung International Airport (RMQ).
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 | Taichung International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taichung |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | RMQ |
| ICAO Code: | RCMQ |
| Coordinates: | 24°15′52″N, 120°37′15″E |