How far is Lukla from Wenshan?
The distance between Wenshan (Wenshan Puzhehei Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1133 miles / 1824 kilometers / 985 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wenshan (WNH) to Lukla (LUA) is 1829 miles / 2944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 15 minutes.
Wenshan Puzhehei Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Wenshan to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wenshan to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1133.117 miles
- 1823.576 kilometers
- 984.652 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- 1131.533 miles
- 1821.025 kilometers
- 983.275 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 Wenshan to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wenshan and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Wenshan to Lukla generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wenshan to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Wenshan Puzhehei Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wenshan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | WNH |
| ICAO Code: | ZPWS |
| Coordinates: | 23°33′29″N, 104°19′31″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |