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How far is Lukla from Bern?

The distance between Bern (Bern Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 4369 miles / 7031 kilometers / 3796 nautical miles.

Bern Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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4369
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7031
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3796
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
8 h 46 min
Time Difference
4 h 45 min
CO2 emission
503 kg

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Distance from Bern to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4368.592 miles
  • 7030.568 kilometers
  • 3796.203 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
  • 4360.188 miles
  • 7017.043 kilometers
  • 3788.900 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 Bern to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Bern Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 8 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bern Airport (BRN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Bern to Lukla generates about 503 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 503 kilograms equals 1 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Bern to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bern Airport (BRN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Bern Airport
City: Bern
Country: Switzerland Flag of Switzerland
IATA Code: BRN
ICAO Code: LSZB
Coordinates: 46°54′50″N, 7°29′49″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