How far is Gillette, WY, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Gillette (Gillette–Campbell County Airport) is 7414 miles / 11931 kilometers / 6442 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Gillette–Campbell County Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Gillette
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Gillette. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7413.544 miles
- 11930.942 kilometers
- 6442.193 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- 7399.577 miles
- 11908.465 kilometers
- 6430.057 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 Gillette?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Gillette–Campbell County Airport is 14 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Gillette?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gillette–Campbell County Airport (GCC)
On average, flying from Lukla to Gillette generates about 914 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 914 kilograms equals 2 014 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Gillette
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gillette–Campbell County Airport (GCC).
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 | Gillette–Campbell County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gillette, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GCC |
| ICAO Code: | KGCC |
| Coordinates: | 44°20′56″N, 105°32′20″W |