How far is Islip, NY, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 7545 miles / 12143 kilometers / 6557 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Islip
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Islip. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7545.400 miles
- 12143.144 kilometers
- 6556.773 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- 7531.652 miles
- 12121.019 kilometers
- 6544.827 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 Islip?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 14 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Islip?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
On average, flying from Lukla to Islip generates about 932 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 932 kilograms equals 2 056 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Islip
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).
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 | Long Island MacArthur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islip, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ISP |
| ICAO Code: | KISP |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W |