How far is Taitung from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Taitung (Taitung Airport) is 2172 miles / 3495 kilometers / 1887 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Taitung (TTT) is 3731 miles / 6005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 135 hours 36 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Taitung Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Taitung
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Taitung. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2171.762 miles
- 3495.113 kilometers
- 1887.210 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- 2168.309 miles
- 3489.555 kilometers
- 1884.209 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 Taitung?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Taitung Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Taitung?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Taitung Airport (TTT)
On average, flying from Lukla to Taitung generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Taitung
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Taitung Airport (TTT).
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 | Taitung Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taitung |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | TTT |
| ICAO Code: | RCFN |
| Coordinates: | 22°45′17″N, 121°6′7″E |