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How far is Lukla from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2547 miles / 4099 kilometers / 2213 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Lukla (LUA) is 3466 miles / 5578 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 20 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2547
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4099
Kilometers
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2213
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 19 min
Time Difference
2 h 45 min
CO2 emission
281 kg

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Distance from Baghdad to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2547.027 miles
  • 4099.043 kilometers
  • 2213.306 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
  • 2542.282 miles
  • 4091.407 kilometers
  • 2209.183 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 Baghdad to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Lukla generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″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