How far is Lukla from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1083 miles / 1743 kilometers / 941 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Lukla (LUA) is 1883 miles / 3031 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 27 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Xining to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1082.933 miles
- 1742.812 kilometers
- 941.043 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- 1082.354 miles
- 1741.879 kilometers
- 940.540 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 Xining to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Xining to Lukla generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Xining to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |