How far is Lukla from Rizhao?

The distance between Rizhao (Rizhao Shanzihe Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1985 miles / 3195 kilometers / 1725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rizhao (RIZ) to Lukla (LUA) is 3005 miles / 4836 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 52 minutes.

Distance from Rizhao to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rizhao to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1985.326 miles
• 3195.073 kilometers
• 1725.201 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

• 1981.988 miles
• 3189.700 kilometers
• 1722.300 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 Rizhao to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Rizhao Shanzihe Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rizhao and Lukla?

The time difference between Rizhao and Lukla is 2 hours 15 minutes. Lukla is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Rizhao.

Flight carbon footprint between Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Rizhao to Lukla generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rizhao to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin	Rizhao Shanzihe Airport
City:	Rizhao
Country:	China
IATA Code:	RIZ
ICAO Code:	ZSRZ
Coordinates:	35°24′18″N, 119°19′27″E

Destination	Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City:	Lukla
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	LUA
ICAO Code:	VNLK
Coordinates:	27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E