How far is Lukla from Jomsom?
The distance between Jomsom (Jomsom Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers / 172 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jomsom (JMO) to Lukla (LUA) is 408 miles / 657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 5 minutes.
Jomsom Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Jomsom to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jomsom to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 198.220 miles
- 319.004 kilometers
- 172.248 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- 198.000 miles
- 318.650 kilometers
- 172.057 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 Jomsom to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Jomsom Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jomsom and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Jomsom Airport (JMO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Jomsom to Lukla generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jomsom to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomsom Airport (JMO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomsom Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jomsom |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | JMO |
| ICAO Code: | VNJS |
| Coordinates: | 28°46′49″N, 83°43′22″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |