How far is Lukla from Nanjing?
The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1945 miles / 3130 kilometers / 1690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Lukla (LUA) is 2957 miles / 4759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 57 minutes.
Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Nanjing to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nanjing to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1944.934 miles
- 3130.068 kilometers
- 1690.102 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- 1941.367 miles
- 3124.327 kilometers
- 1687.002 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 Nanjing to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Nanjing to Lukla generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Nanjing Lukou International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nanjing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | NKG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSNJ |
| Coordinates: | 31°44′31″N, 118°51′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 |