How far is Eastsound, WA, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Eastsound (Orcas Island Airport) is 6863 miles / 11045 kilometers / 5964 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Orcas Island Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Eastsound
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Eastsound. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6863.345 miles
- 11045.483 kilometers
- 5964.084 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- 6849.597 miles
- 11023.357 kilometers
- 5952.137 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 Eastsound?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Orcas Island Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Eastsound?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD)
On average, flying from Lukla to Eastsound generates about 836 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 836 kilograms equals 1 842 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Eastsound
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Orcas Island Airport (ESD).
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 | Orcas Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Eastsound, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ESD |
| ICAO Code: | KORS |
| Coordinates: | 48°42′29″N, 122°54′36″W |