How far is Lukla from Yangon?
The distance between Yangon (Yangon International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 954 miles / 1536 kilometers / 829 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yangon (RGN) to Lukla (LUA) is 1558 miles / 2507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 20 minutes.
Yangon International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Yangon to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yangon to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 954.444 miles
- 1536.028 kilometers
- 829.389 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- 956.228 miles
- 1538.899 kilometers
- 830.939 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 Yangon to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Yangon International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yangon and Lukla?
The time difference between Yangon and Lukla is 45 minutes. Lukla is 45 minutes behind Yangon.
Flight carbon footprint between Yangon International Airport (RGN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Yangon to Lukla generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yangon to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yangon International Airport (RGN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Yangon International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yangon |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | RGN |
| ICAO Code: | VYYY |
| Coordinates: | 16°54′26″N, 96°7′59″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |