How far is Lukla from Herat?
The distance between Herat (Herat International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1518 miles / 2443 kilometers / 1319 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Herat (HEA) to Lukla (LUA) is 2169 miles / 3490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 21 minutes.
Herat International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Herat to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Herat to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1518.201 miles
- 2443.308 kilometers
- 1319.281 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- 1515.821 miles
- 2439.477 kilometers
- 1317.212 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 Herat to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Herat International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Herat and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Herat to Lukla generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Herat to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Herat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Herat |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | HEA |
| ICAO Code: | OAHR |
| Coordinates: | 34°12′35″N, 62°13′41″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |