How far is Lukla from Athens, GA?
The distance between Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 8142 miles / 13103 kilometers / 7075 nautical miles.
Athens–Ben Epps Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Athens to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Athens to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8141.636 miles
- 13102.693 kilometers
- 7074.888 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- 8128.727 miles
- 13081.919 kilometers
- 7063.671 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 Athens to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Athens–Ben Epps Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 15 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Athens to Lukla generates about 1 019 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 019 kilograms equals 2 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Athens to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |