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How far is International Falls, MN, from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and International Falls (Falls International Airport) is 7182 miles / 11559 kilometers / 6241 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Falls International Airport

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7182
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11559
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6241
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
14 h 5 min
Time Difference
11 h 45 min
CO2 emission
881 kg

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Distance from Lukla to International Falls

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7182.299 miles
  • 11558.790 kilometers
  • 6241.247 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
  • 7168.222 miles
  • 11536.135 kilometers
  • 6229.014 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 International Falls?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Falls International Airport is 14 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Falls International Airport (INL)

On average, flying from Lukla to International Falls generates about 881 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 881 kilograms equals 1 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to International Falls

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Falls International Airport (INL).

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination Falls International Airport
City: International Falls, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: INL
ICAO Code: KINL
Coordinates: 48°33′58″N, 93°24′11″W