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How far is Lukla from Weifang?

The distance between Weifang (Weifang Nanyuan Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1985 miles / 3195 kilometers / 1725 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Weifang (WEF) to Lukla (LUA) is 2975 miles / 4788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 13 minutes.

Weifang Nanyuan Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1985
Miles
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3195
Kilometers
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1725
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 15 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
216 kg

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Distance from Weifang to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1985.137 miles
  • 3194.768 kilometers
  • 1725.037 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
  • 1981.964 miles
  • 3189.663 kilometers
  • 1722.280 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 Weifang to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Weifang Nanyuan Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Weifang Nanyuan Airport (WEF) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Weifang to Lukla generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 477 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Weifang to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Weifang Nanyuan Airport (WEF) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Weifang Nanyuan Airport
City: Weifang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WEF
ICAO Code: ZSWF
Coordinates: 36°38′48″N, 119°7′8″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