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How far is Lukla from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7735 miles / 12448 kilometers / 6721 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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7735
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12448
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6721
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 8 min
Time Difference
10 h 45 min
CO2 emission
960 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7734.867 miles
  • 12448.062 kilometers
  • 6721.416 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
  • 7721.272 miles
  • 12426.183 kilometers
  • 6709.602 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 Washington D.C. to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Lukla generates about 960 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 960 kilograms equals 2 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E