How far is Wichita, KS, from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Wichita (Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport) is 7928 miles / 12759 kilometers / 6889 nautical miles.

Distance from Lukla to Wichita

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Wichita. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7927.817 miles
• 12758.585 kilometers
• 6889.085 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

• 7914.412 miles
• 12737.012 kilometers
• 6877.436 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 Wichita?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport is 15 hours and 30 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Wichita?

The time difference between Lukla and Wichita is 11 hours 45 minutes. Wichita is 11 hours 45 minutes behind Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)

On average, flying from Lukla to Wichita generates about 988 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 988 kilograms equals 2 178 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Wichita

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT).

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	Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
City:	Wichita, KS
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ICT
ICAO Code:	KICT
Coordinates:	37°39′0″N, 97°25′59″W