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How far is State College, PA, from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 7613 miles / 12252 kilometers / 6616 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – University Park Airport

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7613
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12252
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6616
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
14 h 54 min
Time Difference
10 h 45 min
CO2 emission
942 kg

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Distance from Lukla to State College

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to State College. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7613.091 miles
  • 12252.083 kilometers
  • 6615.595 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
  • 7599.334 miles
  • 12229.943 kilometers
  • 6603.641 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 State College?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to University Park Airport is 14 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and University Park Airport (SCE)

On average, flying from Lukla to State College generates about 942 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 942 kilograms equals 2 077 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to State College

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and University Park Airport (SCE).

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination University Park Airport
City: State College, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCE
ICAO Code: KUNV
Coordinates: 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W