How far is Memphis, TN, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 8110 miles / 13052 kilometers / 7048 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8110.335 miles
- 13052.319 kilometers
- 7047.688 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- 8097.302 miles
- 13031.345 kilometers
- 7036.363 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Memphis International Airport is 15 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Memphis?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Lukla to Memphis generates about 1 015 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 015 kilograms equals 2 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
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 | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |