How far is Thandwe from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Thandwe (Thandwe Airport) is 797 miles / 1282 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Thandwe Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Thandwe
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Thandwe. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 796.618 miles
- 1282.033 kilometers
- 692.242 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- 798.195 miles
- 1284.570 kilometers
- 693.612 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 Thandwe?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Thandwe Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Thandwe?
The time difference between Lukla and Thandwe is 45 minutes. Thandwe is 45 minutes ahead of Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Thandwe Airport (SNW)
On average, flying from Lukla to Thandwe generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Thandwe
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Thandwe Airport (SNW).
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 | Thandwe Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thandwe |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | SNW |
| ICAO Code: | VYTD |
| Coordinates: | 18°27′38″N, 94°18′0″E |