How far is Ulaanbaatar from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Ulaanbaatar (Chinggis Khaan International Airport) is 1752 miles / 2819 kilometers / 1522 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) is 2789 miles / 4489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 17 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chinggis Khaan International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Ulaanbaatar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Ulaanbaatar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1751.831 miles
- 2819.298 kilometers
- 1522.299 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- 1752.228 miles
- 2819.938 kilometers
- 1522.645 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 Ulaanbaatar?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chinggis Khaan International Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Ulaanbaatar?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Ulaanbaatar generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 433 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 Ulaanbaatar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN).
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 | Chinggis Khaan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ulaanbaatar |
| Country: | Mongolia  |
| IATA Code: | UBN |
| ICAO Code: | ZMCK |
| Coordinates: | 47°38′48″N, 106°49′11″E |