How far is Lukla from Penang?
The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1779 miles / 2863 kilometers / 1546 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Lukla (LUA) is 2623 miles / 4221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 29 minutes.
Penang International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Penang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Penang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1779.134 miles
- 2863.239 kilometers
- 1546.026 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- 1784.763 miles
- 2872.298 kilometers
- 1550.917 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 Penang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Penang and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Penang to Lukla generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 437 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Penang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Penang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Penang |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | PEN |
| ICAO Code: | WMKP |
| Coordinates: | 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |