How far is Tianshui from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Tianshui (Tianshui Maijishan Airport) is 1226 miles / 1973 kilometers / 1065 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Tianshui (THQ) is 2199 miles / 3539 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 22 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Tianshui Maijishan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Tianshui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Tianshui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1226.059 miles
- 1973.151 kilometers
- 1065.416 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- 1224.496 miles
- 1970.635 kilometers
- 1064.058 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 Tianshui?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Tianshui Maijishan Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Tianshui?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Tianshui generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 358 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 Tianshui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ).
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 | Tianshui Maijishan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tianshui |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | THQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLTS |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′33″N, 105°51′36″E |