How far is Bedford, MA, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 7405 miles / 11917 kilometers / 6435 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Hanscom Field
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Distance from Lukla to Bedford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Bedford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7405.141 miles
- 11917.419 kilometers
- 6434.892 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- 7391.308 miles
- 11895.157 kilometers
- 6422.871 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 Bedford?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Hanscom Field is 14 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Bedford?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hanscom Field (BED)
On average, flying from Lukla to Bedford generates about 912 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 912 kilograms equals 2 011 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Bedford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hanscom Field (BED).
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 | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W |