How far is Zhaotong from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Zhaotong (Zhaotong Airport) is 1045 miles / 1681 kilometers / 908 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Zhaotong (ZAT) is 1851 miles / 2979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 42 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Zhaotong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1044.745 miles
• 1681.354 kilometers
• 907.858 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

• 1042.835 miles
• 1678.280 kilometers
• 906.199 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 Zhaotong?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Zhaotong Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Zhaotong?

The time difference between Lukla and Zhaotong is 2 hours 15 minutes. Zhaotong is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Zhaotong Airport (ZAT)

On average, flying from Lukla to Zhaotong generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Zhaotong

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

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	Zhaotong Airport
City:	Zhaotong
Country:	China
IATA Code:	ZAT
ICAO Code:	ZPZT
Coordinates:	27°19′32″N, 103°45′17″E