How far is Lukla from Zhangye?
The distance between Zhangye (Zhangye Ganzhou Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1111 miles / 1787 kilometers / 965 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Zhangye (YZY) to Lukla (LUA) is 2018 miles / 3247 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 30 minutes.
Zhangye Ganzhou Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Zhangye to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zhangye to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1110.512 miles
- 1787.196 kilometers
- 965.009 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- 1110.637 miles
- 1787.398 kilometers
- 965.118 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 Zhangye to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Zhangye Ganzhou Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zhangye and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Zhangye to Lukla generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhangye to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhangye Ganzhou Airport (YZY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Zhangye Ganzhou Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zhangye |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | YZY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLZY |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′6″N, 100°40′30″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |