How far is Lukla from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 8174 miles / 13155 kilometers / 7103 nautical miles.
Charleston International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8174.420 miles
- 13155.454 kilometers
- 7103.377 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- 8161.638 miles
- 13134.883 kilometers
- 7092.270 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 Charleston to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 15 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Charleston to Lukla generates about 1 024 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 024 kilograms equals 2 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Charleston to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |