How far is Simao from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 952 miles / 1531 kilometers / 827 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Simao (SYM) is 1673 miles / 2692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 10 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Simao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Simao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 951.570 miles
- 1531.403 kilometers
- 826.891 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- 950.585 miles
- 1529.818 kilometers
- 826.035 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 Simao?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Simao?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)
On average, flying from Lukla to Simao generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 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 Simao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).
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 | Pu'er Simao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simao |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYM |
| ICAO Code: | ZPSM |
| Coordinates: | 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E |