How far is Lukla from Baishan?

The distance between Baishan (Changbaishan Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2495 miles / 4016 kilometers / 2168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baishan (NBS) to Lukla (LUA) is 3572 miles / 5748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 19 minutes.

Distance from Baishan to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2495.352 miles
• 4015.880 kilometers
• 2168.402 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

• 2491.627 miles
• 4009.885 kilometers
• 2165.165 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 Baishan to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Changbaishan Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

What is the time difference between Baishan and Lukla?

The time difference between Baishan and Lukla is 2 hours 15 minutes. Lukla is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Baishan.

Flight carbon footprint between Changbaishan Airport (NBS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Baishan to Lukla generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baishan to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Changbaishan Airport (NBS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin	Changbaishan Airport
City:	Baishan
Country:	China
IATA Code:	NBS
ICAO Code:	ZYBS
Coordinates:	42°4′0″N, 127°36′7″E

Destination	Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City:	Lukla
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	LUA
ICAO Code:	VNLK
Coordinates:	27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E