How far is Sanya from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers / 1372 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Sanya (SYX) is 2580 miles / 4152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 54 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Sanya Phoenix International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Sanya
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Sanya. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1579.131 miles
- 2541.366 kilometers
- 1372.228 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- 1578.062 miles
- 2539.644 kilometers
- 1371.298 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 Sanya?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Sanya?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
On average, flying from Lukla to Sanya generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Sanya
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
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 | Sanya Phoenix International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanya |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYX |
| ICAO Code: | ZJSY |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E |