How far is Shillong from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Shillong (Shillong Airport) is 352 miles / 567 kilometers / 306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Shillong (SHL) is 590 miles / 949 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 20 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Shillong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 352.099 miles
• 566.648 kilometers
• 305.965 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

• 351.752 miles
• 566.090 kilometers
• 305.664 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 Shillong?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Shillong Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Shillong?

The time difference between Lukla and Shillong is 15 minutes. Shillong is 15 minutes behind Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shillong Airport (SHL)

On average, flying from Lukla to Shillong generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 169 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 Shillong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shillong Airport (SHL).

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	Shillong Airport
City:	Shillong
Country:	India
IATA Code:	SHL
ICAO Code:	VEBI
Coordinates:	25°42′12″N, 91°58′43″E