How far is Tengchong from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Tengchong (Tengchong Tuofeng Airport) is 753 miles / 1212 kilometers / 655 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Tengchong (TCZ) is 1262 miles / 2031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 7 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Tengchong Tuofeng Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Tengchong
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Tengchong. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 753.194 miles
- 1212.148 kilometers
- 654.508 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- 752.115 miles
- 1210.411 kilometers
- 653.570 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 Tengchong?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Tengchong?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Tengchong generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Tengchong
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (TCZ).
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 | Tengchong Tuofeng Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tengchong |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TCZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTC |
| Coordinates: | 24°56′17″N, 98°29′8″E |