How far is Lukla from Xiangfan?
The distance between Xiangfan (Xiangyang Liuji Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1560 miles / 2511 kilometers / 1356 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xiangfan (XFN) to Lukla (LUA) is 2524 miles / 4062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 14 minutes.
Xiangyang Liuji Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Xiangfan to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xiangfan to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1560.347 miles
- 2511.136 kilometers
- 1355.905 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- 1557.612 miles
- 2506.734 kilometers
- 1353.528 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 Xiangfan to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Xiangyang Liuji Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xiangfan and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Xiangfan to Lukla generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 404 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xiangfan to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Xiangyang Liuji Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xiangfan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XFN |
| ICAO Code: | ZHXF |
| Coordinates: | 32°9′2″N, 112°17′27″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |