How far is Zaysan from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Zaysan (Zaysan Airport) is 1369 miles / 2204 kilometers / 1190 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Zaysan (SZI) is 2306 miles / 3711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Zaysan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1369.220 miles
• 2203.545 kilometers
• 1189.819 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

• 1371.700 miles
• 2207.537 kilometers
• 1191.974 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 Zaysan?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Zaysan Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Zaysan?

The time difference between Lukla and Zaysan is 45 minutes. Zaysan is 45 minutes behind Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Zaysan Airport (SZI)

On average, flying from Lukla to Zaysan generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Zaysan

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

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	Zaysan Airport
City:	Zaysan
Country:	Kazakhstan
IATA Code:	SZI
ICAO Code:	UASZ
Coordinates:	47°29′14″N, 84°53′15″E