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How far is Lukla from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7710 miles / 12408 kilometers / 6700 nautical miles.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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7710
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12408
Kilometers
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6700
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 5 min
Time Difference
10 h 45 min
CO2 emission
956 kg

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Distance from Lincoln to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7709.766 miles
  • 12407.666 kilometers
  • 6699.604 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
  • 7696.018 miles
  • 12385.541 kilometers
  • 6687.657 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 Lincoln to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 15 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Lukla generates about 956 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 956 kilograms equals 2 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lincoln to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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