How far is Lukla from Denver, CO?
The distance between Denver (Denver International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7726 miles / 12434 kilometers / 6714 nautical miles.
Denver International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Denver to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Denver to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7726.024 miles
- 12433.830 kilometers
- 6713.731 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- 7712.354 miles
- 12411.831 kilometers
- 6701.853 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 Denver to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Denver International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 15 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Denver and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Denver to Lukla generates about 959 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 959 kilograms equals 2 113 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Denver to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Denver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Denver, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEN |
| ICAO Code: | KDEN |
| Coordinates: | 39°51′42″N, 104°40′22″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |