How far is Lukla from Auckland?
The distance between Auckland (Auckland Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7236 miles / 11646 kilometers / 6288 nautical miles.
Auckland Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Auckland to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Auckland to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7236.320 miles
- 11645.728 kilometers
- 6288.190 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- 7242.318 miles
- 11655.382 kilometers
- 6293.403 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 Auckland to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Auckland Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 14 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Auckland and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Auckland to Lukla generates about 888 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 888 kilograms equals 1 958 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Auckland to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Auckland Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Auckland |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | AKL |
| ICAO Code: | NZAA |
| Coordinates: | 37°0′29″S, 174°47′31″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |