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How far is Lukla from Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2002 miles / 3221 kilometers / 1739 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Lukla (LUA) is 4043 miles / 6507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 9 minutes.

Abu Dhabi International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2002
Miles
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3221
Kilometers
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1739
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 17 min
Time Difference
1 h 45 min
CO2 emission
218 kg

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Distance from Abu Dhabi to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2001.559 miles
  • 3221.197 kilometers
  • 1739.307 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
  • 1998.167 miles
  • 3215.738 kilometers
  • 1736.360 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 Abu Dhabi to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Abu Dhabi to Lukla generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abu Dhabi to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Abu Dhabi International Airport
City: Abu Dhabi
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: AUH
ICAO Code: OMAA
Coordinates: 24°25′58″N, 54°39′3″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