How far is Montrose, CO, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 7780 miles / 12521 kilometers / 6761 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Montrose Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Montrose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Montrose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7779.994 miles
- 12520.686 kilometers
- 6760.630 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- 7766.447 miles
- 12498.884 kilometers
- 6748.858 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 Montrose?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 15 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Montrose?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Montrose generates about 966 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 966 kilograms equals 2 130 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Montrose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).
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 | Montrose Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Montrose, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MTJ |
| ICAO Code: | KMTJ |
| Coordinates: | 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W |