How far is Lukla from Cardiff?
The distance between Cardiff (Cardiff Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 4760 miles / 7660 kilometers / 4136 nautical miles.
Cardiff Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Cardiff to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cardiff to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4759.585 miles
- 7659.810 kilometers
- 4135.967 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- 4750.315 miles
- 7644.891 kilometers
- 4127.911 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 Cardiff to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Cardiff Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 9 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Cardiff to Lukla generates about 553 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 553 kilograms equals 1 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cardiff to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cardiff Airport (CWL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Cardiff Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cardiff |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | CWL |
| ICAO Code: | EGFF |
| Coordinates: | 51°23′48″N, 3°20′35″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |