How far is Wuhai from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Wuhai (Wuhai Airport) is 1420 miles / 2285 kilometers / 1234 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Wuhai (WUA) is 2336 miles / 3759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 7 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Wuhai Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Wuhai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Wuhai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1419.761 miles
- 2284.884 kilometers
- 1233.738 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- 1418.988 miles
- 2283.641 kilometers
- 1233.067 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 Wuhai?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Wuhai Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Wuhai?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wuhai Airport (WUA)
On average, flying from Lukla to Wuhai generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 385 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 Wuhai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wuhai Airport (WUA).
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 | Wuhai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wuhai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | WUA |
| ICAO Code: | ZBUH |
| Coordinates: | 39°47′36″N, 106°47′57″E |