How far is Lukla from Taipei?
The distance between Taipei (Taoyuan International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2140 miles / 3444 kilometers / 1860 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Taipei (TPE) to Lukla (LUA) is 3429 miles / 5519 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 15 minutes.
Taoyuan International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Taipei to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Taipei to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2140.123 miles
- 3444.194 kilometers
- 1859.716 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- 2136.400 miles
- 3438.203 kilometers
- 1856.481 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 Taipei to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Taoyuan International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Taipei and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Taipei to Lukla generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Taipei to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Taoyuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taipei |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | TPE |
| ICAO Code: | RCTP |
| Coordinates: | 25°4′39″N, 121°13′58″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |