How far is Charleston, SC, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 8174 miles / 13155 kilometers / 7103 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8174.420 miles
- 13155.454 kilometers
- 7103.377 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- 8161.638 miles
- 13134.883 kilometers
- 7092.270 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Charleston International Airport is 15 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Lukla to Charleston generates about 1 024 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 024 kilograms equals 2 257 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |