How far is Lukla from Mandalay?
The distance between Mandalay (Mandalay International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers / 619 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mandalay (MDL) to Lukla (LUA) is 1192 miles / 1919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 43 minutes.
Mandalay International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Mandalay to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mandalay to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 712.206 miles
- 1146.185 kilometers
- 618.890 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- 712.318 miles
- 1146.365 kilometers
- 618.988 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 Mandalay to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Mandalay International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mandalay and Lukla?
The time difference between Mandalay and Lukla is 45 minutes. Lukla is 45 minutes behind Mandalay.
Flight carbon footprint between Mandalay International Airport (MDL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Mandalay to Lukla generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mandalay to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mandalay International Airport (MDL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Mandalay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mandalay |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | MDL |
| ICAO Code: | VYMD |
| Coordinates: | 21°42′7″N, 95°58′40″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |