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How far is Lukla from Dili?

The distance between Dili (Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3598 miles / 5790 kilometers / 3126 nautical miles.

Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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3598
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5790
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3126
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 18 min
Time Difference
3 h 15 min
CO2 emission
407 kg

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Distance from Dili to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dili to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3597.840 miles
  • 5790.162 kilometers
  • 3126.437 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
  • 3604.077 miles
  • 5800.199 kilometers
  • 3131.857 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 Dili to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 7 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Dili to Lukla generates about 407 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 407 kilograms equals 896 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dili to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport (DIL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport
City: Dili
Country: Timor-Leste Flag of Timor-Leste
IATA Code: DIL
ICAO Code: WPDL
Coordinates: 8°32′47″S, 125°31′33″E
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E