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How far is Bulgan from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Bulgan (Bulgan Airport) is 1712 miles / 2755 kilometers / 1488 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Bulgan (UGA) is 3050 miles / 4908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 44 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Bulgan Airport

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1712
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2755
Kilometers
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1488
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 44 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
194 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Bulgan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1712.129 miles
  • 2755.405 kilometers
  • 1487.800 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
  • 1713.156 miles
  • 2757.058 kilometers
  • 1488.692 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 Bulgan?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Bulgan Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Bulgan Airport (UGA)

On average, flying from Lukla to Bulgan generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Bulgan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Bulgan Airport (UGA).

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 Bulgan Airport
City: Bulgan
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: UGA
ICAO Code: ZMBN
Coordinates: 48°51′17″N, 103°28′33″E