How far is Columbia, SC, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 8118 miles / 13065 kilometers / 7054 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8118.135 miles
- 13064.871 kilometers
- 7054.466 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- 8105.201 miles
- 13044.057 kilometers
- 7043.227 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Lukla to Columbia generates about 1 016 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 016 kilograms equals 2 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |