How far is Ulanqab from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Ulanqab (Ulanqab Jining Airport) is 1758 miles / 2830 kilometers / 1528 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Ulanqab (UCB) is 2735 miles / 4401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 3 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Ulanqab Jining Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Ulanqab
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Ulanqab. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1758.230 miles
- 2829.597 kilometers
- 1527.860 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- 1756.623 miles
- 2827.011 kilometers
- 1526.464 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 Ulanqab?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Ulanqab Jining Airport is 3 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Ulanqab?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Ulanqab Jining Airport (UCB)
On average, flying from Lukla to Ulanqab generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 434 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 Ulanqab
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Ulanqab Jining Airport (UCB).
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 | Ulanqab Jining Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ulanqab |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | UCB |
| ICAO Code: | ZBUC |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′46″N, 113°6′29″E |