How far is Lukla from Albuquerque, NM?
The distance between Albuquerque (Albuquerque International Sunport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 8029 miles / 12922 kilometers / 6977 nautical miles.
Albuquerque International Sunport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Albuquerque to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Albuquerque to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8029.270 miles
- 12921.857 kilometers
- 6977.245 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- 8016.158 miles
- 12900.755 kilometers
- 6965.850 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 Albuquerque to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Albuquerque International Sunport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 15 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Albuquerque to Lukla generates about 1 003 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 003 kilograms equals 2 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Albuquerque to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Albuquerque International Sunport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albuquerque, NM |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABQ |
| ICAO Code: | KABQ |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′24″N, 106°36′32″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |