How far is Portland, ME, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 7312 miles / 11767 kilometers / 6354 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Portland International Jetport
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Distance from Lukla to Portland
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Portland. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7311.692 miles
- 11767.028 kilometers
- 6353.687 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- 7297.822 miles
- 11744.706 kilometers
- 6341.634 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 Portland?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Portland International Jetport is 14 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Portland?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)
On average, flying from Lukla to Portland generates about 899 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 899 kilograms equals 1 982 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Portland
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).
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 | Portland International Jetport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, ME |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PWM |
| ICAO Code: | KPWM |
| Coordinates: | 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W |