How far is Lukla from Nyingchi?
The distance between Nyingchi (Nyingchi Mainling Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 476 miles / 766 kilometers / 413 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nyingchi (LZY) to Lukla (LUA) is 972 miles / 1564 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 20 minutes.
Nyingchi Mainling Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Nyingchi to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nyingchi to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 475.804 miles
- 765.732 kilometers
- 413.462 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- 475.046 miles
- 764.512 kilometers
- 412.803 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 Nyingchi to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nyingchi and Lukla?
The time difference between Nyingchi and Lukla is 15 minutes. Lukla is 15 minutes behind Nyingchi.
Flight carbon footprint between Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Nyingchi to Lukla generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nyingchi to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Nyingchi Mainling Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nyingchi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LZY |
| ICAO Code: | ZUNZ |
| Coordinates: | 29°18′11″N, 94°20′7″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |