How far is Rochester, MN, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 7504 miles / 12076 kilometers / 6521 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7503.782 miles
- 12076.166 kilometers
- 6520.608 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- 7489.818 miles
- 12053.694 kilometers
- 6508.474 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Rochester International Airport is 14 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Lukla to Rochester generates about 926 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 926 kilograms equals 2 043 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |