How far is Lukla from Xi'an?
The distance between Xi'an (Xi'an Xianyang International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1383 miles / 2226 kilometers / 1202 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xi'an (XIY) to Lukla (LUA) is 2363 miles / 3803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 16 minutes.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Xi'an to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xi'an to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1382.990 miles
- 2225.706 kilometers
- 1201.785 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- 1380.987 miles
- 2222.484 kilometers
- 1200.045 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 Xi'an to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xi'an and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Xi'an to Lukla generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xi'an to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xi'an |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXY |
| Coordinates: | 34°26′49″N, 108°45′7″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |