How far is Lukla from Zhangjiakou?
The distance between Zhangjiakou (Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1837 miles / 2956 kilometers / 1596 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Zhangjiakou (ZQZ) to Lukla (LUA) is 2819 miles / 4536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 35 minutes.
Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Zhangjiakou to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zhangjiakou to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1836.553 miles
- 2955.646 kilometers
- 1595.921 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- 1834.587 miles
- 2952.482 kilometers
- 1594.213 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 Zhangjiakou to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zhangjiakou and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Zhangjiakou to Lukla generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhangjiakou to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zhangjiakou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | ZQZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZBZJ |
| Coordinates: | 40°44′18″N, 114°55′48″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |