How far is Kansas City, MO, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 7821 miles / 12587 kilometers / 6797 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7821.285 miles
- 12587.139 kilometers
- 6796.511 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- 7807.692 miles
- 12565.262 kilometers
- 6784.699 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 15 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Kansas City?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Lukla to Kansas City generates about 972 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 972 kilograms equals 2 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |