How far is Lukla from Nanchong?
The distance between Nanchong (Nanchong Gaoping Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1185 miles / 1908 kilometers / 1030 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanchong (NAO) to Lukla (LUA) is 2060 miles / 3316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 54 minutes.
Nanchong Gaoping Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Nanchong to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanchong to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1185.367 miles
- 1907.663 kilometers
- 1030.056 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- 1183.291 miles
- 1904.322 kilometers
- 1028.252 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 Nanchong to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Nanchong Gaoping Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanchong and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Nanchong to Lukla generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanchong to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanchong Gaoping Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanchong |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NAO |
| ICAO Code: | ZUNC |
| Coordinates: | 30°45′14″N, 106°3′43″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |