How far is Lukla from Wanxian?
The distance between Wanxian (Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1325 miles / 2132 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wanxian (WXN) to Lukla (LUA) is 2225 miles / 3580 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 46 minutes.
Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Wanxian to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wanxian to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1324.760 miles
- 2131.995 kilometers
- 1151.185 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- 1322.403 miles
- 2128.202 kilometers
- 1149.137 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 Wanxian to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wanxian and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Wanxian to Lukla generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wanxian to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wanxian |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | WXN |
| ICAO Code: | ZUWX |
| Coordinates: | 30°50′9″N, 108°24′21″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |