How far is Charlotte, NC, from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 8030 miles / 12923 kilometers / 6978 nautical miles.

Distance from Lukla to Charlotte

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Charlotte. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8030.077 miles
• 12923.157 kilometers
• 6977.946 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

• 8016.951 miles
• 12902.032 kilometers
• 6966.540 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 15 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Charlotte?

The time difference between Lukla and Charlotte is 10 hours 45 minutes. Charlotte is 10 hours 45 minutes behind Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Lukla to Charlotte generates about 1 003 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 003 kilograms equals 2 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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	Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City:	Charlotte, NC
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CLT
ICAO Code:	KCLT
Coordinates:	35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W