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How far is Lukla from Lianyungang?

The distance between Lianyungang (Lianyungang Baitabu Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1975 miles / 3179 kilometers / 1717 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lianyungang (LYG) to Lukla (LUA) is 2993 miles / 4817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 33 minutes.

Lianyungang Baitabu Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1975
Miles
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3179
Kilometers
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1717
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 14 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
215 kg

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Distance from Lianyungang to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1975.395 miles
  • 3179.090 kilometers
  • 1716.571 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
  • 1971.983 miles
  • 3173.598 kilometers
  • 1713.606 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 Lianyungang to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Lianyungang Baitabu Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lianyungang Baitabu Airport (LYG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Lianyungang to Lukla generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lianyungang to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lianyungang Baitabu Airport (LYG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Lianyungang Baitabu Airport
City: Lianyungang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LYG
ICAO Code: ZSLG
Coordinates: 34°32′59″N, 119°15′0″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