How far is Wilmington, NC, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 8053 miles / 12959 kilometers / 6997 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8052.526 miles
- 12959.284 kilometers
- 6997.454 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- 8039.500 miles
- 12938.321 kilometers
- 6986.134 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 Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 15 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Lukla to Wilmington generates about 1 006 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 006 kilograms equals 2 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
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 | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |