How far is Xining from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 1083 miles / 1743 kilometers / 941 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Xining (XNN) is 1826 miles / 2938 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 16 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Xining
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Xining. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1082.933 miles
- 1742.812 kilometers
- 941.043 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- 1082.354 miles
- 1741.879 kilometers
- 940.540 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 Xining?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Xining?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Xining generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Xining
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
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 | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |