How far is Athens, GA, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 8142 miles / 13103 kilometers / 7075 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8141.636 miles
- 13102.693 kilometers
- 7074.888 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- 8128.727 miles
- 13081.919 kilometers
- 7063.671 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 Lukla to Athens?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 15 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Athens?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Athens generates about 1 019 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 019 kilograms equals 2 247 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
Airport information
| Origin | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |
| Destination | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |