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How far is Lukla from Zhalantun?

The distance between Zhalantun (Zhalantun Chengjisihan Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2380 miles / 3831 kilometers / 2068 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhalantun (NZL) to Lukla (LUA) is 3549 miles / 5712 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 41 minutes.

Zhalantun Chengjisihan Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2380
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3831
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2068
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Flight time duration
5 h 0 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
261 kg

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Distance from Zhalantun to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2380.281 miles
  • 3830.691 kilometers
  • 2068.408 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
  • 2378.063 miles
  • 3827.122 kilometers
  • 2066.480 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 Zhalantun to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Zhalantun Chengjisihan Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhalantun Chengjisihan Airport (NZL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Zhalantun to Lukla generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhalantun to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhalantun Chengjisihan Airport (NZL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Zhalantun Chengjisihan Airport
City: Zhalantun
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NZL
ICAO Code: ZBZL
Coordinates: 47°51′56″N, 122°46′3″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