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How far is Zunyi from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Zunyi (Zunyi Xinzhou Airport) is 1242 miles / 1998 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Zunyi (ZYI) is 2040 miles / 3283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 57 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Zunyi Xinzhou Airport

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1242
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1998
Kilometers
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1079
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 51 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
163 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Zunyi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1241.671 miles
  • 1998.275 kilometers
  • 1078.982 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
  • 1239.390 miles
  • 1994.604 kilometers
  • 1077.000 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 Zunyi?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Zunyi Xinzhou Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (ZYI)

On average, flying from Lukla to Zunyi generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Zunyi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (ZYI).

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 Zunyi Xinzhou Airport
City: Zunyi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZYI
ICAO Code: ZUZY
Coordinates: 27°35′22″N, 107°0′2″E