How far is Lukla from Istanbul?
The distance between Istanbul (Istanbul Atatürk Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3372 miles / 5427 kilometers / 2930 nautical miles.
Istanbul Atatürk Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Istanbul to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Istanbul to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3372.121 miles
- 5426.902 kilometers
- 2930.293 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- 3365.934 miles
- 5416.945 kilometers
- 2924.916 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 Istanbul to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Istanbul Atatürk Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 6 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Istanbul and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Istanbul to Lukla generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 836 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Istanbul to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Istanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Istanbul Atatürk Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Istanbul |
| Country: | Turkey  |
| IATA Code: | ISL |
| ICAO Code: | LTBA |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′36″N, 28°48′52″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |