How far is Lukla from Athens?
The distance between Athens (Athens International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3653 miles / 5879 kilometers / 3174 nautical miles.
Athens International 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)- 3652.900 miles
- 5878.773 kilometers
- 3174.284 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- 3645.909 miles
- 5867.522 kilometers
- 3168.209 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 International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 7 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Athens and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Athens International Airport (ATH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Athens to Lukla generates about 413 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 413 kilograms equals 911 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 International Airport (ATH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Athens International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens |
| Country: | Greece  |
| IATA Code: | ATH |
| ICAO Code: | LGAV |
| Coordinates: | 37°56′11″N, 23°56′40″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |