How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 7219 miles / 11618 kilometers / 6273 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7219.297 miles
- 11618.332 kilometers
- 6273.397 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- 7205.224 miles
- 11595.683 kilometers
- 6261.168 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 14 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Lukla to Grand Forks generates about 886 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 886 kilograms equals 1 953 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |