How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 7797 miles / 12548 kilometers / 6776 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Colorado Springs Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Colorado Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Colorado Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7797.274 miles
- 12548.495 kilometers
- 6775.646 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- 7783.709 miles
- 12526.665 kilometers
- 6763.858 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 Colorado Springs?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 15 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Colorado Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)
On average, flying from Lukla to Colorado Springs generates about 969 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 969 kilograms equals 2 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Colorado Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
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 | Colorado Springs Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colorado Springs, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COS |
| ICAO Code: | KCOS |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W |