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How far is Lukla from Nantong?

The distance between Nantong (Nantong Xingdong Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2069 miles / 3330 kilometers / 1798 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nantong (NTG) to Lukla (LUA) is 3094 miles / 4980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 21 minutes.

Nantong Xingdong Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2069
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3330
Kilometers
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1798
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 25 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
225 kg

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Distance from Nantong to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2069.035 miles
  • 3329.788 kilometers
  • 1797.942 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
  • 2065.229 miles
  • 3323.664 kilometers
  • 1794.635 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 Nantong to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Nantong Xingdong Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Nantong to Lukla generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nantong to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Nantong Xingdong Airport
City: Nantong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NTG
ICAO Code: ZSNT
Coordinates: 32°4′14″N, 120°58′33″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