How far is Lukla from Rayong?
The distance between Rayong (U-Tapao International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1385 miles / 2229 kilometers / 1203 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rayong (UTP) to Lukla (LUA) is 2115 miles / 3404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 10 minutes.
U-Tapao International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Rayong to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rayong to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1384.915 miles
- 2228.804 kilometers
- 1203.458 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- 1387.344 miles
- 2232.713 kilometers
- 1205.569 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 Rayong to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from U-Tapao International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rayong and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Rayong to Lukla generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rayong to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | U-Tapao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rayong |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | UTP |
| ICAO Code: | VTBU |
| Coordinates: | 12°40′47″N, 101°0′17″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |