How far is Lukla from Ürümqi?
The distance between Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Lukla (LUA) is 2363 miles / 3803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 20 minutes.
Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Ürümqi to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ürümqi to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1119.084 miles
- 1800.992 kilometers
- 972.458 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- 1121.472 miles
- 1804.835 kilometers
- 974.533 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 Ürümqi to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Lukla?
The time difference between Ürümqi and Lukla is 15 minutes. Lukla is 15 minutes behind Ürümqi.
Flight carbon footprint between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Ürümqi to Lukla generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ürümqi to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ürümqi |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | URC |
| ICAO Code: | ZWWW |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |