How far is Des Moines, IA, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 7668 miles / 12340 kilometers / 6663 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7667.846 miles
- 12340.202 kilometers
- 6663.176 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- 7654.041 miles
- 12317.985 kilometers
- 6651.180 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 15 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Lukla to Des Moines generates about 950 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 950 kilograms equals 2 095 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |