How far is Lukla from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7304 miles / 11755 kilometers / 6347 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7304.053 miles
- 11754.734 kilometers
- 6347.049 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- 7312.015 miles
- 11767.547 kilometers
- 6353.967 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 Christchurch to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Lukla generates about 898 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 898 kilograms equals 1 980 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |