How far is Lukla from Zhongwei?
The distance between Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1268 miles / 2041 kilometers / 1102 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Lukla (LUA) is 2126 miles / 3421 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 15 minutes.
Zhongwei Shapotou Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Zhongwei to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zhongwei to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1268.473 miles
- 2041.409 kilometers
- 1102.273 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- 1267.567 miles
- 2039.952 kilometers
- 1101.486 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 Zhongwei to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zhongwei and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Zhongwei to Lukla generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhongwei to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Zhongwei Shapotou Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zhongwei |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | ZHY |
| ICAO Code: | ZLZW |
| Coordinates: | 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |