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How far is Lukla from Kraków?

The distance between Kraków (Kraków John Paul II International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3781 miles / 6085 kilometers / 3286 nautical miles.

Kraków John Paul II International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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3781
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6085
Kilometers
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3286
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
7 h 39 min
Time Difference
4 h 45 min
CO2 emission
429 kg

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Distance from Kraków to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kraków to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3780.976 miles
  • 6084.891 kilometers
  • 3285.578 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
  • 3774.438 miles
  • 6074.369 kilometers
  • 3279.897 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 Kraków to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Kraków John Paul II International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Kraków to Lukla generates about 429 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 429 kilograms equals 946 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kraków to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Kraków John Paul II International Airport
City: Kraków
Country: Poland Flag of Poland
IATA Code: KRK
ICAO Code: EPKK
Coordinates: 50°4′39″N, 19°47′5″E
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E