How far is Lukla from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 4634 miles / 7458 kilometers / 4027 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from London to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4634.053 miles
- 7457.785 kilometers
- 4026.882 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- 4625.118 miles
- 7443.406 kilometers
- 4019.118 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 London to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 9 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from London to Lukla generates about 537 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 537 kilograms equals 1 183 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |