How far is Jackson, WY, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) is 7402 miles / 11912 kilometers / 6432 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Jackson Hole Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7401.818 miles
- 11912.071 kilometers
- 6432.004 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- 7387.906 miles
- 11889.682 kilometers
- 6419.915 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 Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Jackson Hole Airport is 14 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Jackson?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
On average, flying from Lukla to Jackson generates about 912 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 912 kilograms equals 2 010 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).
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 | Jackson Hole Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAC |
| ICAO Code: | KJAC |
| Coordinates: | 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″W |