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How far is Stung Treng from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Stung Treng (Stung Treng Airport) is 1580 miles / 2542 kilometers / 1373 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Stung Treng (TNX) is 2398 miles / 3859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 12 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Stung Treng Airport

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1580
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2542
Kilometers
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1373
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 29 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
185 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Stung Treng

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1579.695 miles
  • 2542.273 kilometers
  • 1372.717 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
  • 1580.789 miles
  • 2544.033 kilometers
  • 1373.668 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 Stung Treng?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Stung Treng Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Stung Treng Airport (TNX)

On average, flying from Lukla to Stung Treng generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 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 Stung Treng

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Stung Treng Airport (TNX).

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 Stung Treng Airport
City: Stung Treng
Country: Cambodia Flag of Cambodia
IATA Code: TNX
ICAO Code: VDST
Coordinates: 13°31′54″N, 106°0′53″E