How far is Wanxian from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Wanxian (Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport) is 1325 miles / 2132 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Wanxian (WXN) is 2225 miles / 3581 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 47 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Wanxian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Wanxian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1324.760 miles
- 2131.995 kilometers
- 1151.185 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- 1322.403 miles
- 2128.202 kilometers
- 1149.137 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 Wanxian?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Wanxian?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Wanxian generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Wanxian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN).
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 | Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanxian |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | WXN |
| ICAO Code: | ZUWX |
| Coordinates: | 30°50′9″N, 108°24′21″E |