How far is Chicago, IL, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 7625 miles / 12271 kilometers / 6626 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7625.058 miles
- 12271.342 kilometers
- 6625.994 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- 7611.218 miles
- 12249.068 kilometers
- 6613.967 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 14 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Chicago?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Lukla to Chicago generates about 944 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 944 kilograms equals 2 081 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |