How far is Lukla from Hambantota?
The distance between Hambantota (Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1517 miles / 2442 kilometers / 1318 nautical miles.
Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Hambantota to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hambantota to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1517.255 miles
- 2441.786 kilometers
- 1318.459 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- 1523.777 miles
- 2452.282 kilometers
- 1324.126 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 Hambantota to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hambantota and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Hambantota 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 from Hambantota to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Hambantota Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hambantota |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | HRI |
| ICAO Code: | VCRI |
| Coordinates: | 6°17′4″N, 81°7′26″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |