How far is Simara from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Simara (Simara Airport) is 113 miles / 183 kilometers / 99 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Simara (SIF) is 221 miles / 355 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 25 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Simara Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Simara
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Simara. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 113.464 miles
- 182.603 kilometers
- 98.598 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- 113.319 miles
- 182.369 kilometers
- 98.471 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 Simara?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Simara Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Simara?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Simara Airport (SIF)
On average, flying from Lukla to Simara generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 92 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 Simara
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Simara Airport (SIF).
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 | Simara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simara |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | SIF |
| ICAO Code: | VNSI |
| Coordinates: | 27°9′34″N, 84°58′48″E |