How far is Varanasi from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) is 285 miles / 458 kilometers / 247 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Varanasi (VNS) is 425 miles / 684 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 38 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Varanasi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Varanasi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 284.709 miles
- 458.195 kilometers
- 247.405 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- 284.649 miles
- 458.097 kilometers
- 247.353 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 Varanasi?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Varanasi?
The time difference between Lukla and Varanasi is 15 minutes. Varanasi is 15 minutes behind Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)
On average, flying from Lukla to Varanasi generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 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 Varanasi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS).
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 | Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Varanasi |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | VNS |
| ICAO Code: | VIBN |
| Coordinates: | 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E |