How far is Tashigang from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Tashigang (Yongphulla Airport) is 295 miles / 475 kilometers / 257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Tashigang (YON) is 624 miles / 1005 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 41 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Tashigang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 295.329 miles
• 475.287 kilometers
• 256.634 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

• 294.805 miles
• 474.443 kilometers
• 256.179 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 Tashigang?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Yongphulla Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Tashigang?

The time difference between Lukla and Tashigang is 15 minutes. Tashigang is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yongphulla Airport (YON)

On average, flying from Lukla to Tashigang generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 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 Tashigang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Yongphulla Airport (YON).

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	Yongphulla Airport
City:	Tashigang
Country:	Bhutan
IATA Code:	YON
ICAO Code:	VQTY
Coordinates:	27°15′23″N, 91°30′52″E