How far is Rockford, IL, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 7615 miles / 12255 kilometers / 6617 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7614.934 miles
- 12255.049 kilometers
- 6617.197 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- 7601.078 miles
- 12232.749 kilometers
- 6605.156 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 Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 14 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Rockford?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Lukla to Rockford generates about 942 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 942 kilograms equals 2 078 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
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 Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |