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How far is Lukla from Nagasaki?

The distance between Nagasaki (Nagasaki Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2588 miles / 4166 kilometers / 2249 nautical miles.

Nagasaki Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2588
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4166
Kilometers
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2249
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 24 min
Time Difference
3 h 15 min
CO2 emission
286 kg

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Distance from Nagasaki to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2588.331 miles
  • 4165.514 kilometers
  • 2249.198 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
  • 2583.489 miles
  • 4157.723 kilometers
  • 2244.991 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 Nagasaki to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Nagasaki Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nagasaki Airport (NGS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Nagasaki to Lukla generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nagasaki to Lukla

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

Airport information

Origin Nagasaki Airport
City: Nagasaki
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NGS
ICAO Code: RJFU
Coordinates: 32°55′0″N, 129°54′50″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