How far is Xichang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Xichang (XIC) is 1755 miles / 2824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 2 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Xichang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Xichang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 945.562 miles
- 1521.734 kilometers
- 821.671 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- 943.818 miles
- 1518.928 kilometers
- 820.155 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 Xichang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Xichang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)
On average, flying from Lukla to Xichang generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Xichang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).
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 | Xichang Qingshan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xichang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIC |
| ICAO Code: | ZUXC |
| Coordinates: | 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E |