How far is Lukla from Kabul?
The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1139 miles / 1833 kilometers / 990 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Lukla (LUA) is 1616 miles / 2601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 33 minutes.
Kabul International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Kabul to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kabul to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1139.043 miles
- 1833.113 kilometers
- 989.802 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- 1137.725 miles
- 1830.991 kilometers
- 988.656 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 Kabul to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kabul and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Kabul to Lukla generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kabul to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kabul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kabul |
| Country: | Afghanistan  |
| IATA Code: | KBL |
| ICAO Code: | OAKB |
| Coordinates: | 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |