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How far is Minggang from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Minggang (Xinyang Minggang Airport) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Minggang (XAI) is 2660 miles / 4281 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 45 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Xinyang Minggang Airport

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1667
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2682
Kilometers
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1448
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 39 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
190 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Minggang

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Minggang. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1666.737 miles
  • 2682.353 kilometers
  • 1448.355 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
  • 1663.810 miles
  • 2677.642 kilometers
  • 1445.811 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 Minggang?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Xinyang Minggang Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xinyang Minggang Airport (XAI)

On average, flying from Lukla to Minggang generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Minggang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xinyang Minggang Airport (XAI).

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination Xinyang Minggang Airport
City: Minggang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XAI
ICAO Code: ZHXY
Coordinates: 32°32′26″N, 114°4′44″E