How far is Aspen, CO, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Aspen (Aspen–Pitkin County Airport) is 7745 miles / 12464 kilometers / 6730 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Aspen–Pitkin County Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Aspen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Aspen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7744.982 miles
- 12464.341 kilometers
- 6730.206 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- 7731.368 miles
- 12442.430 kilometers
- 6718.375 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 Aspen?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Aspen–Pitkin County Airport is 15 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Aspen?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
On average, flying from Lukla to Aspen generates about 961 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 961 kilograms equals 2 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Aspen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Aspen–Pitkin County Airport (ASE).
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 | Aspen–Pitkin County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Aspen, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ASE |
| ICAO Code: | KASE |
| Coordinates: | 39°13′23″N, 106°52′8″W |