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How far is Lukla from Mudanjiang?

The distance between Mudanjiang (Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2625 miles / 4224 kilometers / 2281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mudanjiang (MDG) to Lukla (LUA) is 3747 miles / 6031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 58 minutes.

Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2625
Miles
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4224
Kilometers
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2281
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 28 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
290 kg

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Distance from Mudanjiang to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2624.601 miles
  • 4223.885 kilometers
  • 2280.716 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
  • 2620.889 miles
  • 4217.912 kilometers
  • 2277.490 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 Mudanjiang to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (MDG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Mudanjiang to Lukla generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mudanjiang to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (MDG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport
City: Mudanjiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: MDG
ICAO Code: ZYMD
Coordinates: 44°31′26″N, 129°34′8″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