How far is Wonsan from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Wonsan (Wonsan Kalma International Airport) is 2461 miles / 3961 kilometers / 2139 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Wonsan (WOS) is 3603 miles / 5799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 7 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Wonsan Kalma International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Wonsan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Wonsan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2461.028 miles
- 3960.641 kilometers
- 2138.575 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- 2456.978 miles
- 3954.123 kilometers
- 2135.056 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 Wonsan?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Wonsan Kalma International Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Wonsan?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS)
On average, flying from Lukla to Wonsan generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 597 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 Wonsan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wonsan Kalma International Airport (WOS).
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 | Wonsan Kalma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wonsan |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | WOS |
| ICAO Code: | ZKWS |
| Coordinates: | 39°10′0″N, 127°29′9″E |