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How far is Lukla from Daegu?

The distance between Daegu (Daegu International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2511 miles / 4042 kilometers / 2182 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Daegu (TAE) to Lukla (LUA) is 3856 miles / 6206 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 55 minutes.

Daegu International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2511
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4042
Kilometers
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2182
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 15 min
Time Difference
3 h 15 min
CO2 emission
277 kg

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Distance from Daegu to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2511.481 miles
  • 4041.838 kilometers
  • 2182.418 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
  • 2506.967 miles
  • 4034.572 kilometers
  • 2178.495 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 Daegu to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Daegu International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Daegu International Airport (TAE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Daegu to Lukla generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Daegu to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Daegu International Airport (TAE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Daegu International Airport
City: Daegu
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: TAE
ICAO Code: RKTN
Coordinates: 35°53′38″N, 128°39′32″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