How far is Lukla from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7580 miles / 12199 kilometers / 6587 nautical miles.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7579.859 miles
- 12198.600 kilometers
- 6586.717 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- 7566.002 miles
- 12176.300 kilometers
- 6574.676 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 Detroit to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 14 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Detroit to Lukla generates about 937 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 937 kilograms equals 2 067 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Detroit to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |