How far is New York, NY, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) is 7567 miles / 12178 kilometers / 6575 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – New York John F. Kennedy International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to New York
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to New York. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7566.873 miles
- 12177.702 kilometers
- 6575.433 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- 7553.135 miles
- 12155.592 kilometers
- 6563.495 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 New York?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport is 14 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and New York?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
On average, flying from Lukla to New York generates about 936 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 936 kilograms equals 2 063 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to New York
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
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 | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″W |