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How far is Lukla from Tianjin?

The distance between Tianjin (Tianjin Binhai International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1925 miles / 3098 kilometers / 1673 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tianjin (TSN) to Lukla (LUA) is 2918 miles / 4696 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 13 minutes.

Tianjin Binhai International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1925
Miles
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3098
Kilometers
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1673
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 8 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
211 kg

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Distance from Tianjin to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1925.101 miles
  • 3098.150 kilometers
  • 1672.867 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
  • 1922.514 miles
  • 3093.986 kilometers
  • 1670.619 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 Tianjin to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Tianjin Binhai International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Tianjin to Lukla generates about 211 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 211 kilograms equals 464 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tianjin to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Tianjin Binhai International Airport
City: Tianjin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TSN
ICAO Code: ZBTJ
Coordinates: 39°7′27″N, 117°20′45″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