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How far is Lukla from Shenzhen?

The distance between Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1728 miles / 2781 kilometers / 1502 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Lukla (LUA) is 2521 miles / 4057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 39 minutes.

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1728
Miles
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2781
Kilometers
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1502
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 46 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
195 kg

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Distance from Shenzhen to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1727.958 miles
  • 2780.880 kilometers
  • 1501.555 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
  • 1725.368 miles
  • 2776.710 kilometers
  • 1499.303 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 Shenzhen to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Shenzhen to Lukla generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shenzhen to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E