How far is Santa Fe, NM, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Santa Fe (Santa Fe Regional Airport) is 7997 miles / 12870 kilometers / 6949 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Santa Fe Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Santa Fe
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Santa Fe. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7997.008 miles
- 12869.937 kilometers
- 6949.210 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- 7983.821 miles
- 12848.714 kilometers
- 6937.750 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 Santa Fe?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Santa Fe Regional Airport is 15 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Santa Fe?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF)
On average, flying from Lukla to Santa Fe generates about 998 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 998 kilograms equals 2 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Santa Fe
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Santa Fe Regional Airport (SAF).
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 | Santa Fe Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Santa Fe, NM |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SAF |
| ICAO Code: | KSAF |
| Coordinates: | 35°37′1″N, 106°5′20″W |