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How far is Newark, NJ, from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 7570 miles / 12182 kilometers / 6578 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport

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7570
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12182
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6578
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
14 h 49 min
Time Difference
10 h 45 min
CO2 emission
936 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Newark

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Newark. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7569.751 miles
  • 12182.334 kilometers
  • 6577.934 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
  • 7556.009 miles
  • 12160.217 kilometers
  • 6565.992 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 Newark?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 14 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

On average, flying from Lukla to Newark generates about 936 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 936 kilograms equals 2 063 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Newark

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W