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How far is Vijayawada from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Vijayawada (Vijayawada Airport) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Vijayawada (VGA) is 1164 miles / 1874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 3 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Vijayawada Airport

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856
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1378
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744
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Distance from Lukla to Vijayawada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 856.315 miles
  • 1378.105 kilometers
  • 744.117 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
  • 858.912 miles
  • 1382.285 kilometers
  • 746.374 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 Vijayawada?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Vijayawada Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Vijayawada Airport (VGA)

On average, flying from Lukla to Vijayawada generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Vijayawada

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

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 Vijayawada Airport
City: Vijayawada
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VGA
ICAO Code: VOBZ
Coordinates: 16°31′49″N, 80°47′48″E