How far is Tainan from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Tainan (Tainan Airport) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers / 1836 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Tainan (TNN) is 3600 miles / 5793 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 132 hours 39 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Tainan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Tainan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Tainan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2113.132 miles
- 3400.757 kilometers
- 1836.262 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- 2109.755 miles
- 3395.322 kilometers
- 1833.327 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 Tainan?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Tainan Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Tainan?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Tainan Airport (TNN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Tainan generates about 230 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 230 kilograms equals 508 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 Tainan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Tainan Airport (TNN).
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 | Tainan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tainan |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | TNN |
| ICAO Code: | RCNN |
| Coordinates: | 22°57′1″N, 120°12′21″E |