How far is Rumjatar from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Rumjatar (Rumjatar Airport) is 29 miles / 46 kilometers / 25 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Rumjatar (RUM) is 59 miles / 95 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 39 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Rumjatar Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Rumjatar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Rumjatar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 28.603 miles
- 46.031 kilometers
- 24.855 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- 28.679 miles
- 46.155 kilometers
- 24.922 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 Rumjatar?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Rumjatar Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Rumjatar?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Rumjatar Airport (RUM)
On average, flying from Lukla to Rumjatar generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 64 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lukla to Rumjatar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Rumjatar Airport (RUM).
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 | Rumjatar Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rumjatar |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | RUM |
| ICAO Code: | VNRT |
| Coordinates: | 27°18′12″N, 86°33′1″E |