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How far is Lukla from Al Ain?

The distance between Al Ain (Al Ain International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1946 miles / 3131 kilometers / 1691 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Al Ain (AAN) to Lukla (LUA) is 4095 miles / 6591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 58 minutes.

Al Ain International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1946
Miles
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3131
Kilometers
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1691
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 11 min
Time Difference
1 h 45 min
CO2 emission
212 kg

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Distance from Al Ain to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Al Ain to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1945.605 miles
  • 3131.147 kilometers
  • 1690.684 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
  • 1942.338 miles
  • 3125.890 kilometers
  • 1687.845 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 Al Ain to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Al Ain International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Al Ain International Airport (AAN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Al Ain to Lukla generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Al Ain to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Al Ain International Airport (AAN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Al Ain International Airport
City: Al Ain
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AAN
ICAO Code: OMAL
Coordinates: 24°15′42″N, 55°36′33″E
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E