How far is Kearney, NE, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) is 7709 miles / 12407 kilometers / 6699 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Kearney Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Kearney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Kearney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7709.307 miles
- 12406.927 kilometers
- 6699.204 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- 7695.568 miles
- 12384.817 kilometers
- 6687.266 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 Kearney?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kearney Regional Airport is 15 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Kearney?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR)
On average, flying from Lukla to Kearney generates about 956 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 956 kilograms equals 2 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Kearney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR).
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 | Kearney Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kearney, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EAR |
| ICAO Code: | KEAR |
| Coordinates: | 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″W |