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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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.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Lukla?
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 |
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City: | Washington D.C. |
Country: | United States |
IATA Code: | IAD |
ICAO Code: | KIAD |
Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
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City: | Lukla |
Country: | Nepal |
IATA Code: | LUA |
ICAO Code: | VNLK |
Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |