How far is Washington D.C. from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 7735 miles / 12448 kilometers / 6721 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7734.867 miles
- 12448.062 kilometers
- 6721.416 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- 7721.272 miles
- 12426.183 kilometers
- 6709.602 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 15 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Lukla to Washington D.C. generates about 960 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 960 kilograms equals 2 116 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |