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How far is Lukla from Nanning?

The distance between Nanning (Nanning Wuxu International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1386 miles / 2231 kilometers / 1204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanning (NNG) to Lukla (LUA) is 2123 miles / 3416 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 24 minutes.

Nanning Wuxu International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1386
Miles
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2231
Kilometers
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1204
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 7 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
172 kg

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Distance from Nanning to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1386.052 miles
  • 2230.635 kilometers
  • 1204.446 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
  • 1384.152 miles
  • 2227.577 kilometers
  • 1202.795 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 Nanning to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Nanning Wuxu International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Nanning to Lukla generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanning to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanning Wuxu International Airport (NNG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Nanning Wuxu International Airport
City: Nanning
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NNG
ICAO Code: ZGNN
Coordinates: 22°36′29″N, 108°10′19″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