How far is Butte, MT, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Butte (Bert Mooney Airport) is 7222 miles / 11622 kilometers / 6275 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Bert Mooney Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Butte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Butte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7221.657 miles
- 11622.131 kilometers
- 6275.449 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- 7207.696 miles
- 11599.663 kilometers
- 6263.317 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 Butte?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Bert Mooney Airport is 14 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Butte?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM)
On average, flying from Lukla to Butte generates about 886 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 886 kilograms equals 1 954 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Butte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Bert Mooney Airport (BTM).
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 | Bert Mooney Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Butte, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BTM |
| ICAO Code: | KBTM |
| Coordinates: | 45°57′17″N, 112°29′49″W |