How far is Lukla from Yanji?
The distance between Yanji (Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2598 miles / 4181 kilometers / 2258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yanji (YNJ) to Lukla (LUA) is 3700 miles / 5955 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 28 minutes.
Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Yanji to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yanji to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2598.032 miles
- 4181.127 kilometers
- 2257.628 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- 2594.135 miles
- 4174.855 kilometers
- 2254.241 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 Yanji to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yanji and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport (YNJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Yanji to Lukla generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yanji to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport (YNJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yanji |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | YNJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZYYJ |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′58″N, 129°27′3″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |