How far is Lukla from Surat Thani?
The distance between Surat Thani (Surat Thani International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1511 miles / 2432 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Surat Thani (URT) to Lukla (LUA) is 2296 miles / 3695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 12 minutes.
Surat Thani International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Surat Thani to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Surat Thani to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1511.305 miles
- 2432.210 kilometers
- 1313.288 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- 1515.563 miles
- 2439.062 kilometers
- 1316.988 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 Surat Thani to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Surat Thani International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Surat Thani and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Surat Thani International Airport (URT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Surat Thani to Lukla generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Surat Thani to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Surat Thani International Airport (URT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Surat Thani International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Surat Thani |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | URT |
| ICAO Code: | VTSB |
| Coordinates: | 9°7′57″N, 99°8′8″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |