How far is Siem Reap from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Siem Reap (Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport) is 1498 miles / 2411 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Siem Reap (SAI) is 2239 miles / 3604 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 15 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Siem Reap
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Siem Reap. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1498.211 miles
- 2411.137 kilometers
- 1301.910 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- 1499.716 miles
- 2413.559 kilometers
- 1303.217 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 Siem Reap?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Siem Reap?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI)
On average, flying from Lukla to Siem Reap generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Siem Reap
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI).
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 | Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Siem Reap |
| Country: | Cambodia  |
| IATA Code: | SAI |
| ICAO Code: | VDSA |
| Coordinates: | 13°22′9″N, 104°13′23″E |