How far is Lukla from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2120 miles / 3411 kilometers / 1842 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Lukla (LUA) is 3155 miles / 5077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 17 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2119.705 miles
- 3411.335 kilometers
- 1841.974 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- 2115.764 miles
- 3404.992 kilometers
- 1838.549 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 Shanghai to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Lukla generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |