How far is Lukla from Chennai?
The distance between Chennai (Chennai International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1096 miles / 1764 kilometers / 953 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chennai (MAA) to Lukla (LUA) is 1452 miles / 2336 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 50 minutes.
Chennai International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Chennai to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chennai to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1096.360 miles
- 1764.420 kilometers
- 952.711 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- 1100.169 miles
- 1770.551 kilometers
- 956.021 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 Chennai to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chennai and Lukla?
The time difference between Chennai and Lukla is 15 minutes. Lukla is 15 minutes ahead of Chennai.
Flight carbon footprint between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Chennai to Lukla generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chennai to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Chennai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chennai |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | MAA |
| ICAO Code: | VOMM |
| Coordinates: | 12°59′24″N, 80°10′9″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |