How far is Xiangfan from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Xiangfan (Xiangyang Liuji Airport) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Xiangfan (XFN) is 2523 miles / 4060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 13 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Xiangyang Liuji Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Xiangfan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Xiangfan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1560.347 miles
- 2511.136 kilometers
- 1355.905 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- 1557.612 miles
- 2506.734 kilometers
- 1353.528 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 Xiangfan?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Xiangyang Liuji Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Xiangfan?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Xiangfan generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 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 Xiangfan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN).
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 | Xiangyang Liuji Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xiangfan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XFN |
| ICAO Code: | ZHXF |
| Coordinates: | 32°9′2″N, 112°17′27″E |