How far is Lexington, KY, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 7875 miles / 12673 kilometers / 6843 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7874.731 miles
- 12673.151 kilometers
- 6842.954 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- 7861.263 miles
- 12651.476 kilometers
- 6831.251 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 Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 15 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Lexington?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Lukla to Lexington generates about 980 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 980 kilograms equals 2 161 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
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 | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |