How far is Lukla from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2092 miles / 3366 kilometers / 1818 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Lukla (LUA) is 3112 miles / 5009 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 43 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 2091.788 miles
- 3366.406 kilometers
- 1817.714 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- 2087.903 miles
- 3360.155 kilometers
- 1814.338 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Lukla generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |