How far is Lukla from Kona, HI?
The distance between Kona (Kona International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7125 miles / 11467 kilometers / 6192 nautical miles.
Kona International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Kona to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kona to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7125.104 miles
- 11466.744 kilometers
- 6191.546 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- 7114.252 miles
- 11449.279 kilometers
- 6182.116 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 Kona to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Kona International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 13 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kona and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Kona International Airport (KOA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Kona to Lukla generates about 873 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 873 kilograms equals 1 924 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kona to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kona International Airport (KOA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kona International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kona, HI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KOA |
| ICAO Code: | PHKO |
| Coordinates: | 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |