How far is Lukla from Learmonth?
The distance between Learmonth (RAAF Base Learmonth) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3889 miles / 6259 kilometers / 3379 nautical miles.
RAAF Base Learmonth – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Learmonth to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Learmonth to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3888.860 miles
- 6258.514 kilometers
- 3379.327 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- 3902.820 miles
- 6280.980 kilometers
- 3391.458 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 Learmonth to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from RAAF Base Learmonth to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Learmonth and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Learmonth to Lukla generates about 443 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 443 kilograms equals 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Learmonth to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between RAAF Base Learmonth (LEA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | RAAF Base Learmonth |
|---|---|
| City: | Learmonth |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | LEA |
| ICAO Code: | YPLM |
| Coordinates: | 22°14′8″S, 114°5′20″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |