How far is Lukla from Busan?
The distance between Busan (Gimhae International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2527 miles / 4067 kilometers / 2196 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Busan (PUS) to Lukla (LUA) is 3921 miles / 6310 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 75 hours 2 minutes.
Gimhae International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Busan to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Busan to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2526.924 miles
- 4066.690 kilometers
- 2195.837 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- 2522.322 miles
- 4059.285 kilometers
- 2191.838 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 Busan to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Gimhae International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Busan and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Busan to Lukla generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 614 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Busan to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Gimhae International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Busan |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | PUS |
| ICAO Code: | RKPK |
| Coordinates: | 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |