How far is Lukla from Minggang?
The distance between Minggang (Xinyang Minggang Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1667 miles / 2682 kilometers / 1448 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minggang (XAI) to Lukla (LUA) is 2661 miles / 4283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 47 minutes.
Xinyang Minggang Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Minggang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minggang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1666.737 miles
- 2682.353 kilometers
- 1448.355 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- 1663.810 miles
- 2677.642 kilometers
- 1445.811 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 Minggang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Xinyang Minggang Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minggang and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Xinyang Minggang Airport (XAI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Minggang to Lukla generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minggang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xinyang Minggang Airport (XAI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Xinyang Minggang Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minggang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XAI |
| ICAO Code: | ZHXY |
| Coordinates: | 32°32′26″N, 114°4′44″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |