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How far is Shenzhen from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 2520 miles / 4056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 39 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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1728
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2781
Kilometers
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1502
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 46 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
195 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Shenzhen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1727.958 miles
  • 2780.880 kilometers
  • 1501.555 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
  • 1725.368 miles
  • 2776.710 kilometers
  • 1499.303 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 Shenzhen?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

On average, flying from Lukla to Shenzhen generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 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 Shenzhen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E