How far is Wonju from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Wonju (Wonju Airport) is 2477 miles / 3986 kilometers / 2152 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Wonju (WJU) is 3462 miles / 5572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 34 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Wonju Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Wonju
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Wonju. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2476.701 miles
- 3985.864 kilometers
- 2152.195 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- 2472.410 miles
- 3978.959 kilometers
- 2148.466 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 Wonju?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Wonju Airport is 5 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Wonju?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wonju Airport (WJU)
On average, flying from Lukla to Wonju generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 601 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 Wonju
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wonju Airport (WJU).
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 | Wonju Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wonju |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | WJU |
| ICAO Code: | RKNW |
| Coordinates: | 37°26′17″N, 127°57′35″E |