How far is Lukla from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3324 miles / 5349 kilometers / 2888 nautical miles.
Cairo International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3323.787 miles
- 5349.117 kilometers
- 2888.292 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- 3317.531 miles
- 5339.049 kilometers
- 2882.856 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 Cairo to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 6 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Cairo to Lukla generates about 373 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 373 kilograms equals 823 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cairo to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |