How far is Shiyan from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Shiyan (Shiyan Wudangshan Airport) is 1483 miles / 2386 kilometers / 1289 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Shiyan (WDS) is 2429 miles / 3909 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 25 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Shiyan Wudangshan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Shiyan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Shiyan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1482.902 miles
- 2386.499 kilometers
- 1288.606 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- 1480.382 miles
- 2382.444 kilometers
- 1286.417 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 Shiyan?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Shiyan Wudangshan Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Shiyan?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS)
On average, flying from Lukla to Shiyan generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 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 Shiyan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS).
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 | Shiyan Wudangshan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shiyan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | WDS |
| ICAO Code: | ZHSY |
| Coordinates: | 32°35′30″N, 110°54′28″E |