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How far is Yuncheng from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Yuncheng (Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport) is 1520 miles / 2446 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Yuncheng (YCU) is 2514 miles / 4046 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 0 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport

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1520
Miles
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2446
Kilometers
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1321
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 22 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
181 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Yuncheng

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1519.758 miles
  • 2445.813 kilometers
  • 1320.633 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
  • 1517.525 miles
  • 2442.221 kilometers
  • 1318.694 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 Yuncheng?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU)

On average, flying from Lukla to Yuncheng generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 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 Yuncheng

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU).

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 Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport
City: Yuncheng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YCU
ICAO Code: ZBYC
Coordinates: 35°6′59″N, 111°1′53″E