How far is Chicago, IL, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 7638 miles / 12292 kilometers / 6637 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7637.596 miles
- 12291.519 kilometers
- 6636.890 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- 7623.770 miles
- 12269.269 kilometers
- 6624.875 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 14 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Lukla to Chicago generates about 946 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 946 kilograms equals 2 085 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |