How far is Lukla from Xichang?
The distance between Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xichang (XIC) to Lukla (LUA) is 1754 miles / 2822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 0 minutes.
Xichang Qingshan Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Xichang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xichang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 945.562 miles
- 1521.734 kilometers
- 821.671 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- 943.818 miles
- 1518.928 kilometers
- 820.155 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 Xichang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Xichang Qingshan Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xichang and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Xichang to Lukla generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xichang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Xichang Qingshan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xichang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIC |
| ICAO Code: | ZUXC |
| Coordinates: | 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |