How far is Lukla from Gorakhpur?
The distance between Gorakhpur (Gorakhpur Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 212 miles / 341 kilometers / 184 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gorakhpur (GOP) to Lukla (LUA) is 357 miles / 574 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 10 minutes.
Gorakhpur Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Gorakhpur to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gorakhpur to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 212.170 miles
- 341.454 kilometers
- 184.371 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- 211.891 miles
- 341.006 kilometers
- 184.128 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 Gorakhpur to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Gorakhpur Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gorakhpur and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Gorakhpur to Lukla generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 124 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gorakhpur to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Gorakhpur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gorakhpur |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | GOP |
| ICAO Code: | VEGK |
| Coordinates: | 26°44′22″N, 83°26′58″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |