How far is Durango, CO, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 7873 miles / 12670 kilometers / 6841 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7872.754 miles
- 12669.970 kilometers
- 6841.237 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- 7859.357 miles
- 12648.410 kilometers
- 6829.595 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 Durango?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 15 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Durango?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Lukla to Durango generates about 980 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 980 kilograms equals 2 160 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
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 | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |