How far is Columbia, MO, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) is 7855 miles / 12641 kilometers / 6826 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Columbia Regional 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)- 7854.797 miles
- 12641.071 kilometers
- 6825.632 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- 7841.257 miles
- 12619.280 kilometers
- 6813.866 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 Regional Airport is 15 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU)
On average, flying from Lukla to Columbia generates about 977 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 977 kilograms equals 2 154 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 Regional Airport (COU).
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 Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | COU |
| ICAO Code: | KCOU |
| Coordinates: | 38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″W |