How far is Raleigh, NC, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 7958 miles / 12807 kilometers / 6915 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7957.985 miles
- 12807.136 kilometers
- 6915.300 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- 7944.746 miles
- 12785.830 kilometers
- 6903.796 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Lukla to Raleigh generates about 992 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 992 kilograms equals 2 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |