How far is Ürümqi from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Ürümqi (URC) is 1894 miles / 3048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 55 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Ürümqi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Ürümqi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1119.084 miles
- 1800.992 kilometers
- 972.458 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- 1121.472 miles
- 1804.835 kilometers
- 974.533 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 Ürümqi?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Ürümqi?
The time difference between Lukla and Ürümqi is 15 minutes. Ürümqi is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
On average, flying from Lukla to Ürümqi generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Ürümqi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).
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 | Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ürümqi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | URC |
| ICAO Code: | ZWWW |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E |