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How far is Tangshan from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Tangshan (Tangshan Sannühe Airport) is 1970 miles / 3170 kilometers / 1712 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Tangshan (TVS) is 2958 miles / 4760 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 7 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Tangshan Sannühe Airport

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1970
Miles
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3170
Kilometers
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1712
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 13 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Tangshan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1969.662 miles
  • 3169.863 kilometers
  • 1711.589 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
  • 1967.060 miles
  • 3165.676 kilometers
  • 1709.329 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 Tangshan?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Tangshan Sannühe Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Tangshan Sannühe Airport (TVS)

On average, flying from Lukla to Tangshan generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 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 Tangshan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Tangshan Sannühe Airport (TVS).

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 Tangshan Sannühe Airport
City: Tangshan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TVS
ICAO Code: ZBTS
Coordinates: 39°43′4″N, 118°0′9″E