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How far is Fargo, ND, from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 7291 miles / 11734 kilometers / 6336 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Hector International Airport

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7291
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11734
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6336
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
14 h 18 min
Time Difference
11 h 45 min
CO2 emission
896 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7291.233 miles
  • 11734.103 kilometers
  • 6335.909 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
  • 7277.169 miles
  • 11711.468 kilometers
  • 6323.687 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Hector International Airport is 14 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Lukla to Fargo generates about 896 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 896 kilograms equals 1 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Fargo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hector International Airport (FAR).

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W