How far is Lukla from Siem Reap?
The distance between Siem Reap (Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1498 miles / 2411 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Siem Reap (SAI) to Lukla (LUA) is 2250 miles / 3621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 3 minutes.
Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Siem Reap to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Siem Reap to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1498.211 miles
- 2411.137 kilometers
- 1301.910 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- 1499.716 miles
- 2413.559 kilometers
- 1303.217 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 Siem Reap to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Siem Reap and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Siem Reap to Lukla generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Siem Reap to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport (SAI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Siem Reap–Angkor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Siem Reap |
| Country: | Cambodia  |
| IATA Code: | SAI |
| ICAO Code: | VDSA |
| Coordinates: | 13°22′9″N, 104°13′23″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |