How far is Buffalo, NY, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 7484 miles / 12044 kilometers / 6503 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Buffalo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Buffalo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7484.048 miles
- 12044.407 kilometers
- 6503.460 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- 7470.155 miles
- 12022.049 kilometers
- 6491.387 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 Buffalo?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 14 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Buffalo?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
On average, flying from Lukla to Buffalo generates about 924 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 924 kilograms equals 2 036 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Buffalo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).
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 | Buffalo Niagara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Buffalo, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BUF |
| ICAO Code: | KBUF |
| Coordinates: | 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W |