How far is Watertown, SD, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Watertown (Watertown Regional Airport) is 7429 miles / 11955 kilometers / 6455 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Watertown Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Watertown
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Watertown. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7428.605 miles
- 11955.180 kilometers
- 6455.281 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- 7414.596 miles
- 11932.636 kilometers
- 6443.108 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 Watertown?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Watertown Regional Airport is 14 hours and 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Watertown?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY)
On average, flying from Lukla to Watertown generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 019 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Watertown
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Watertown Regional Airport (ATY).
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 | Watertown Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Watertown, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATY |
| ICAO Code: | KATY |
| Coordinates: | 44°54′50″N, 97°9′16″W |