How far is Lukla from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7567 miles / 12178 kilometers / 6575 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from New York to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7566.873 miles
- 12177.702 kilometers
- 6575.433 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- 7553.135 miles
- 12155.592 kilometers
- 6563.495 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 New York to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 14 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from New York to Lukla generates about 936 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 936 kilograms equals 2 063 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |