How far is Meridian, MS, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 8292 miles / 13344 kilometers / 7205 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8291.819 miles
- 13344.389 kilometers
- 7205.394 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- 8279.244 miles
- 13324.151 kilometers
- 7194.466 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 16 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Meridian?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Lukla to Meridian generates about 1 041 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 041 kilograms equals 2 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
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 | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |