How far is Lukla from Sanya?
The distance between Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1579 miles / 2541 kilometers / 1372 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sanya (SYX) to Lukla (LUA) is 2581 miles / 4153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 56 minutes.
Sanya Phoenix International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Sanya to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanya to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1579.131 miles
- 2541.366 kilometers
- 1372.228 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- 1578.062 miles
- 2539.644 kilometers
- 1371.298 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 Sanya to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sanya and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Sanya to Lukla generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 407 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanya to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Sanya Phoenix International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanya |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYX |
| ICAO Code: | ZJSY |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |