How far is Lukla from Buffalo, NY?
The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7484 miles / 12044 kilometers / 6503 nautical miles.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Buffalo to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Buffalo to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7484.048 miles
- 12044.407 kilometers
- 6503.460 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- 7470.155 miles
- 12022.049 kilometers
- 6491.387 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 Buffalo to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 14 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Buffalo and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Buffalo to Lukla generates about 924 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 924 kilograms equals 2 036 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Buffalo to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |