How far is Lukla from Yangyang?
The distance between Yangyang (Yangyang International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2518 miles / 4053 kilometers / 2188 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Yangyang (YNY) to Lukla (LUA) is 3520 miles / 5665 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 48 minutes.
Yangyang International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Yangyang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yangyang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2518.174 miles
- 4052.608 kilometers
- 2188.233 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- 2513.848 miles
- 4045.646 kilometers
- 2184.474 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 Yangyang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Yangyang International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Yangyang and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Yangyang International Airport (YNY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Yangyang to Lukla generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 611 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Yangyang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Yangyang International Airport (YNY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Yangyang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yangyang |
| Country: | South Korea  |
| IATA Code: | YNY |
| ICAO Code: | RKNY |
| Coordinates: | 38°3′40″N, 128°40′8″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |