How far is Lukla from Tehran?
The distance between Tehran (Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2153 miles / 3465 kilometers / 1871 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tehran (IKA) to Lukla (LUA) is 2941 miles / 4733 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 32 minutes.
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Tehran to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tehran to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2153.024 miles
- 3464.956 kilometers
- 1870.926 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- 2149.292 miles
- 3458.950 kilometers
- 1867.683 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 Tehran to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tehran and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Tehran to Lukla generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 518 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tehran to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tehran |
| Country: | Iran  |
| IATA Code: | IKA |
| ICAO Code: | OIIE |
| Coordinates: | 35°24′57″N, 51°9′7″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |