How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 7437 miles / 11968 kilometers / 6462 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7436.790 miles
- 11968.354 kilometers
- 6462.394 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- 7422.781 miles
- 11945.808 kilometers
- 6450.220 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 Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 14 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Minneapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Lukla to Minneapolis generates about 917 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 917 kilograms equals 2 021 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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 | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |