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How far is Lukla from Luoyang?

The distance between Luoyang (Luoyang Beijiao Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1590 miles / 2559 kilometers / 1382 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luoyang (LYA) to Lukla (LUA) is 2578 miles / 4149 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 11 minutes.

Luoyang Beijiao Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1590
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2559
Kilometers
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1382
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 30 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
185 kg

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Distance from Luoyang to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1589.857 miles
  • 2558.627 kilometers
  • 1381.548 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
  • 1587.384 miles
  • 2554.647 kilometers
  • 1379.399 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 Luoyang to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Luoyang Beijiao Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Luoyang to Lukla generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luoyang to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Luoyang Beijiao Airport
City: Luoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LYA
ICAO Code: ZHLY
Coordinates: 34°44′27″N, 112°23′16″E
Destination 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