How far is Lukla from Taitung?
The distance between Taitung (Taitung Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2172 miles / 3495 kilometers / 1887 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Taitung (TTT) to Lukla (LUA) is 3598 miles / 5790 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 134 hours 54 minutes.
Taitung Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Taitung to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Taitung to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2171.762 miles
- 3495.113 kilometers
- 1887.210 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- 2168.309 miles
- 3489.555 kilometers
- 1884.209 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 Taitung to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Taitung Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Taitung and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Taitung Airport (TTT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Taitung to Lukla generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Taitung to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Taitung Airport (TTT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Taitung Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taitung |
| Country: | Taiwan  |
| IATA Code: | TTT |
| ICAO Code: | RCFN |
| Coordinates: | 22°45′17″N, 121°6′7″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |