How far is Reading, PA, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Reading (Reading Regional Airport) is 7618 miles / 12260 kilometers / 6620 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Reading Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Reading
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Reading. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7618.184 miles
- 12260.278 kilometers
- 6620.021 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- 7604.463 miles
- 12238.196 kilometers
- 6608.097 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 Reading?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Reading Regional Airport is 14 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Reading?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG)
On average, flying from Lukla to Reading generates about 943 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 943 kilograms equals 2 079 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Reading
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Reading Regional Airport (RDG).
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 | Reading Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reading, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDG |
| ICAO Code: | KRDG |
| Coordinates: | 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W |