How far is Yichang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) is 1505 miles / 2421 kilometers / 1307 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Yichang (YIH) is 2446 miles / 3936 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 50 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Yichang Sanxia Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Yichang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Yichang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1504.565 miles
- 2421.362 kilometers
- 1307.431 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- 1501.831 miles
- 2416.963 kilometers
- 1305.056 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 Yichang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Yichang?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)
On average, flying from Lukla to Yichang generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Yichang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).
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 | Yichang Sanxia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yichang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | YIH |
| ICAO Code: | ZHYC |
| Coordinates: | 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E |