How far is Zhongwei from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) is 1268 miles / 2041 kilometers / 1102 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 18 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Zhongwei
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Zhongwei. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1268.473 miles
- 2041.409 kilometers
- 1102.273 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- 1267.567 miles
- 2039.952 kilometers
- 1101.486 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 Zhongwei?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Zhongwei?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)
On average, flying from Lukla to Zhongwei generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Zhongwei
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY).
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 | Zhongwei Shapotou Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zhongwei |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | ZHY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLZW |
| Coordinates: | 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″E |