How far is Plattsburgh, NY, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh International Airport) is 7299 miles / 11746 kilometers / 6343 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Plattsburgh International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Plattsburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Plattsburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7298.833 miles
- 11746.333 kilometers
- 6342.512 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- 7284.903 miles
- 11723.915 kilometers
- 6330.408 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 Plattsburgh?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Plattsburgh International Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Plattsburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG)
On average, flying from Lukla to Plattsburgh generates about 897 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 897 kilograms equals 1 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Plattsburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG).
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 | Plattsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Plattsburgh, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PBG |
| ICAO Code: | KPBG |
| Coordinates: | 44°39′3″N, 73°28′5″W |