How far is Fort Dodge, IA, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Fort Dodge (Fort Dodge Regional Airport) is 7597 miles / 12227 kilometers / 6602 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Fort Dodge Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Fort Dodge
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Fort Dodge. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7597.330 miles
- 12226.718 kilometers
- 6601.900 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- 7583.449 miles
- 12204.378 kilometers
- 6589.837 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 Fort Dodge?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Fort Dodge Regional Airport is 14 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Fort Dodge?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD)
On average, flying from Lukla to Fort Dodge generates about 940 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 940 kilograms equals 2 072 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Fort Dodge
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD).
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 | Fort Dodge Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Dodge, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FOD |
| ICAO Code: | KFOD |
| Coordinates: | 42°33′5″N, 94°11′33″W |