How far is Bridgeport, CT, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Bridgeport (Sikorsky Memorial Airport) is 7522 miles / 12105 kilometers / 6536 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Sikorsky Memorial Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Bridgeport
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Bridgeport. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7521.773 miles
- 12105.120 kilometers
- 6536.242 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- 7508.001 miles
- 12082.957 kilometers
- 6524.275 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 Bridgeport?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Sikorsky Memorial Airport is 14 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Bridgeport?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR)
On average, flying from Lukla to Bridgeport generates about 929 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 929 kilograms equals 2 048 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Bridgeport
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR).
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 | Sikorsky Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bridgeport, CT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BDR |
| ICAO Code: | KBDR |
| Coordinates: | 41°9′48″N, 73°7′34″W |