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How far is Lukla from Aklavik?

The distance between Aklavik (Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 5487 miles / 8831 kilometers / 4768 nautical miles.

Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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5487
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8831
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4768
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Flight time duration
10 h 53 min
Time Difference
12 h 45 min
CO2 emission
648 kg

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Distance from Aklavik to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5487.229 miles
  • 8830.839 kilometers
  • 4768.272 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
  • 5476.403 miles
  • 8813.416 kilometers
  • 4758.864 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 Aklavik to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 10 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Aklavik to Lukla generates about 648 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 648 kilograms equals 1 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Aklavik to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport (LAK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Aklavik/Freddie Carmichael Airport
City: Aklavik
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: LAK
ICAO Code: CYKD
Coordinates: 68°13′23″N, 135°0′21″W
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