How far is Lukla from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 5423 miles / 8728 kilometers / 4713 nautical miles.
Fairbanks International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5423.474 miles
- 8728.236 kilometers
- 4712.870 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- 5412.747 miles
- 8710.972 kilometers
- 4703.549 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 Fairbanks to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 10 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Lukla generates about 639 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 639 kilograms equals 1 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Fairbanks to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |