How far is Lukla from Songtao?
The distance between Songtao (Tongren Fenghuang Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1381 miles / 2222 kilometers / 1200 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Songtao (TEN) to Lukla (LUA) is 2167 miles / 3488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 12 minutes.
Tongren Fenghuang Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Songtao to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Songtao to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1380.848 miles
- 2222.260 kilometers
- 1199.924 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- 1378.302 miles
- 2218.162 kilometers
- 1197.712 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 Songtao to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Tongren Fenghuang Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Songtao and Lukla?
The time difference between Songtao and Lukla is 15 minutes. Lukla is 15 minutes behind Songtao.
Flight carbon footprint between Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Songtao to Lukla generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Songtao to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Tongren Fenghuang Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Songtao |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TEN |
| ICAO Code: | ZUTR |
| Coordinates: | 27°52′59″N, 109°18′32″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |