How far is Ha Long from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Ha Long (Van Don International Airport) is 1378 miles / 2217 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Ha Long (VDO) is 2180 miles / 3509 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 9 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Van Don International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Ha Long
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Ha Long. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1377.617 miles
- 2217.059 kilometers
- 1197.116 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- 1376.118 miles
- 2214.647 kilometers
- 1195.814 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 Ha Long?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Van Don International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Ha Long?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Van Don International Airport (VDO)
On average, flying from Lukla to Ha Long generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Ha Long
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Van Don International Airport (VDO).
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 | Van Don International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ha Long |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | VDO |
| ICAO Code: | VVVD |
| Coordinates: | 21°7′4″N, 107°24′51″E |