How far is Lukla from Kisumu?
The distance between Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3939 miles / 6339 kilometers / 3423 nautical miles.
Kisumu International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Kisumu to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kisumu to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3938.737 miles
- 6338.783 kilometers
- 3422.669 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- 3939.173 miles
- 6339.485 kilometers
- 3423.048 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 Kisumu to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Kisumu International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kisumu and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Kisumu to Lukla generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 989 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kisumu to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kisumu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kisumu |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | KIS |
| ICAO Code: | HKKI |
| Coordinates: | 0°5′10″S, 34°43′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 |