How far is Riverton, WY, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 7468 miles / 12018 kilometers / 6489 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Riverton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Riverton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7467.889 miles
- 12018.402 kilometers
- 6489.418 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- 7453.991 miles
- 11996.036 kilometers
- 6477.341 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 Riverton?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 14 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Riverton?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
On average, flying from Lukla to Riverton generates about 921 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 921 kilograms equals 2 031 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Riverton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).
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 | Central Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riverton, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIW |
| ICAO Code: | KRIW |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″W |