How far is Lukla from Mangalore?
The distance between Mangalore (Mangalore International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1270 miles / 2043 kilometers / 1103 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Mangalore (IXE) to Lukla (LUA) is 1641 miles / 2641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 20 minutes.
Mangalore International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Mangalore to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mangalore to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1269.503 miles
- 2043.068 kilometers
- 1103.168 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- 1272.323 miles
- 2047.605 kilometers
- 1105.618 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 Mangalore to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Mangalore International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Mangalore and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Mangalore International Airport (IXE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Mangalore to Lukla generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Mangalore to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Mangalore International Airport (IXE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Mangalore International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mangalore |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | IXE |
| ICAO Code: | VOML |
| Coordinates: | 12°57′40″N, 74°53′24″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |