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How far is Manhattan, KS, from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Manhattan (Manhattan Regional Airport) is 7828 miles / 12598 kilometers / 6802 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Manhattan Regional Airport

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7828
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12598
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6802
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 19 min
Time Difference
11 h 45 min
CO2 emission
973 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Manhattan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7827.820 miles
  • 12597.656 kilometers
  • 6802.190 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
  • 7814.242 miles
  • 12575.803 kilometers
  • 6790.391 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 Manhattan?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport is 15 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)

On average, flying from Lukla to Manhattan generates about 973 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 973 kilograms equals 2 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Manhattan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK).

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 Manhattan Regional Airport
City: Manhattan, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHK
ICAO Code: KMHK
Coordinates: 39°8′27″N, 96°40′14″W