How far is Lukla from Phnom Penh?
The distance between Phnom Penh (Phnom Penh International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1616 miles / 2601 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Phnom Penh (PNH) to Lukla (LUA) is 2375 miles / 3822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 14 minutes.
Phnom Penh International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Phnom Penh to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phnom Penh to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1616.380 miles
- 2601.312 kilometers
- 1404.596 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- 1618.476 miles
- 2604.684 kilometers
- 1406.417 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 Phnom Penh to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Phnom Penh International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phnom Penh and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Phnom Penh to Lukla generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Phnom Penh to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Phnom Penh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phnom Penh |
| Country: | Cambodia  |
| IATA Code: | PNH |
| ICAO Code: | VDPP |
| Coordinates: | 11°32′47″N, 104°50′38″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |