How far is Chengdu from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) is 1086 miles / 1748 kilometers / 944 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Chengdu (TFU) is 1946 miles / 3132 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 53 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Chengdu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Chengdu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1086.328 miles
- 1748.276 kilometers
- 943.993 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- 1084.415 miles
- 1745.197 kilometers
- 942.331 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 Chengdu?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Chengdu?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
On average, flying from Lukla to Chengdu generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Chengdu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).
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 | Chengdu Tianfu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chengdu |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TFU |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTF |
| Coordinates: | 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″E |