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How far is Xi'an from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) is 1383 miles / 2226 kilometers / 1202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Xi'an (XIY) is 2362 miles / 3801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 18 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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1383
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2226
Kilometers
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1202
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 7 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
172 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Xi'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1382.990 miles
  • 2225.706 kilometers
  • 1201.785 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
  • 1380.987 miles
  • 2222.484 kilometers
  • 1200.045 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 Xi'an?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)

On average, flying from Lukla to Xi'an generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Xi'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).

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 Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
City: Xi'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIY
ICAO Code: ZLXY
Coordinates: 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E