How far is Lopez, WA, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 6877 miles / 11067 kilometers / 5976 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Lopez Island Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Lopez
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Lopez. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6876.671 miles
- 11066.929 kilometers
- 5975.663 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- 6862.916 miles
- 11044.793 kilometers
- 5963.711 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 Lopez?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 13 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Lopez?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)
On average, flying from Lukla to Lopez generates about 838 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 838 kilograms equals 1 846 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Lopez
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).
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 | Lopez Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lopez, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LPS |
| ICAO Code: | S31 |
| Coordinates: | 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W |