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How far is Rayong from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Rayong (U-Tapao International Airport) is 1385 miles / 2229 kilometers / 1203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Rayong (UTP) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 53 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – U-Tapao International Airport

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1385
Miles
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2229
Kilometers
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1203
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 7 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
172 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Rayong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1384.915 miles
  • 2228.804 kilometers
  • 1203.458 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
  • 1387.344 miles
  • 2232.713 kilometers
  • 1205.569 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 Rayong?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to U-Tapao International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)

On average, flying from Lukla to Rayong generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 Rayong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and U-Tapao International Airport (UTP).

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 U-Tapao International Airport
City: Rayong
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: UTP
ICAO Code: VTBU
Coordinates: 12°40′47″N, 101°0′17″E