How far is Great Falls, MT, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Great Falls (Great Falls International Airport) is 7136 miles / 11485 kilometers / 6201 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Great Falls International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Great Falls
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Great Falls. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7136.307 miles
- 11484.773 kilometers
- 6201.282 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- 7122.327 miles
- 11462.274 kilometers
- 6189.133 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 Great Falls?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Great Falls International Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Great Falls?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF)
On average, flying from Lukla to Great Falls generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Great Falls
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Great Falls International Airport (GTF).
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 | Great Falls International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Great Falls, MT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GTF |
| ICAO Code: | KGTF |
| Coordinates: | 47°28′55″N, 111°22′15″W |