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How far is Missoula, MT, from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Missoula (Missoula Montana Airport) is 7135 miles / 11482 kilometers / 6200 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Missoula Montana Airport

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7135
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11482
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6200
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Flight time duration
14 h 0 min
Time Difference
12 h 45 min
CO2 emission
874 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Missoula

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7134.847 miles
  • 11482.423 kilometers
  • 6200.012 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
  • 7120.899 miles
  • 11459.976 kilometers
  • 6187.892 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 Missoula?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Missoula Montana Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO)

On average, flying from Lukla to Missoula generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Missoula

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Missoula Montana Airport (MSO).

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 Missoula Montana Airport
City: Missoula, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSO
ICAO Code: KMSO
Coordinates: 46°54′58″N, 114°5′27″W