How far is Minot, ND, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 7180 miles / 11555 kilometers / 6239 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Minot International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Minot
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Minot. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7180.033 miles
- 11555.142 kilometers
- 6239.278 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- 7165.973 miles
- 11532.516 kilometers
- 6227.061 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 Minot?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Minot International Airport is 14 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Minot?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Minot International Airport (MOT)
On average, flying from Lukla to Minot generates about 880 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 880 kilograms equals 1 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Minot
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Minot International Airport (MOT).
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 | Minot International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minot, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MOT |
| ICAO Code: | KMOT |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W |