How far is Decatur, IL, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Decatur (Decatur Airport) is 7777 miles / 12515 kilometers / 6758 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Decatur Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Decatur
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Decatur. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7776.577 miles
- 12515.187 kilometers
- 6757.661 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- 7762.924 miles
- 12493.216 kilometers
- 6745.797 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 Decatur?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Decatur Airport is 15 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Decatur?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Decatur Airport (DEC)
On average, flying from Lukla to Decatur generates about 966 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 966 kilograms equals 2 129 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Decatur
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Decatur Airport (DEC).
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 | Decatur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Decatur, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DEC |
| ICAO Code: | KDEC |
| Coordinates: | 39°50′4″N, 88°51′56″W |