How far is Columbus, OH, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 7739 miles / 12455 kilometers / 6725 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7739.385 miles
- 12455.332 kilometers
- 6725.341 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- 7725.722 miles
- 12433.345 kilometers
- 6713.469 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 15 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Lukla to Columbus generates about 960 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 960 kilograms equals 2 117 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |