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How far is Lugano from Luqa?

The distance between Luqa (Malta International Airport) and Lugano (Lugano Airport) is 758 miles / 1220 kilometers / 659 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luqa (MLA) to Lugano (LUG) is 1021 miles / 1643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 55 minutes.

Malta International Airport – Lugano Airport

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659
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Distance from Luqa to Lugano

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luqa to Lugano. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 757.878 miles
  • 1219.686 kilometers
  • 658.578 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
  • 758.423 miles
  • 1220.563 kilometers
  • 659.052 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 Luqa to Lugano?

The estimated flight time from Malta International Airport to Lugano Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Luqa and Lugano?

There is no time difference between Luqa and Lugano.

Flight carbon footprint between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Lugano Airport (LUG)

On average, flying from Luqa to Lugano generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luqa to Lugano

See the map of the shortest flight path between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Lugano Airport (LUG).

Airport information

Origin Malta International Airport
City: Luqa
Country: Malta Flag of Malta
IATA Code: MLA
ICAO Code: LMML
Coordinates: 35°51′26″N, 14°28′39″E
Destination Lugano Airport
City: Lugano
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: LUG
ICAO Code: LSZA
Coordinates: 46°0′15″N, 8°54′38″E