How far is Xieng Khouang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Xieng Khouang (Xieng Khouang Airport) is 1185 miles / 1906 kilometers / 1029 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Xieng Khouang (XKH) is 2131 miles / 3429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 4 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Xieng Khouang Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Xieng Khouang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Xieng Khouang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1184.571 miles
- 1906.381 kilometers
- 1029.364 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- 1184.145 miles
- 1905.696 kilometers
- 1028.994 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 Xieng Khouang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Xieng Khouang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)
On average, flying from Lukla to Xieng Khouang generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 354 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 Xieng Khouang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH).
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 | Xieng Khouang Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xieng Khouang |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | XKH |
| ICAO Code: | VLXK |
| Coordinates: | 19°27′0″N, 103°9′28″E |