How far is Richmond, VA, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 7829 miles / 12599 kilometers / 6803 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7828.750 miles
- 12599.152 kilometers
- 6802.998 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- 7815.303 miles
- 12577.511 kilometers
- 6791.313 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Richmond International Airport is 15 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Lukla to Richmond generates about 973 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 973 kilograms equals 2 146 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |