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How far is Matamoros from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Matamoros (Matamoros International Airport) is 8744 miles / 14071 kilometers / 7598 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Matamoros International Airport

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8744
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14071
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7598
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Flight time duration
17 h 3 min
Time Difference
11 h 45 min
CO2 emission
1 109 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Matamoros

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Matamoros. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8743.613 miles
  • 14071.481 kilometers
  • 7597.992 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
  • 8732.483 miles
  • 14053.569 kilometers
  • 7588.320 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 Matamoros?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Matamoros International Airport is 17 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM)

On average, flying from Lukla to Matamoros generates about 1 109 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 109 kilograms equals 2 444 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Matamoros

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Matamoros International Airport (MAM).

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination Matamoros International Airport
City: Matamoros
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MAM
ICAO Code: MMMA
Coordinates: 25°46′11″N, 97°31′31″W