How far is Lukla from Sakon Nakhon?
The distance between Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1324 miles / 2130 kilometers / 1150 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sakon Nakhon (SNO) to Lukla (LUA) is 2182 miles / 3512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 6 minutes.
Sakon Nakhon Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Sakon Nakhon to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sakon Nakhon to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1323.536 miles
- 2130.025 kilometers
- 1150.121 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- 1323.669 miles
- 2130.238 kilometers
- 1150.237 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 Sakon Nakhon to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Sakon Nakhon Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sakon Nakhon and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Sakon Nakhon to Lukla generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sakon Nakhon to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Sakon Nakhon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sakon Nakhon |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | SNO |
| ICAO Code: | VTUI |
| Coordinates: | 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |