How far is Salina, KS, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 7848 miles / 12631 kilometers / 6820 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Salina Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Salina
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Salina. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7848.465 miles
- 12630.880 kilometers
- 6820.130 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- 7834.924 miles
- 12609.088 kilometers
- 6808.363 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 Salina?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 15 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Salina?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Salina generates about 976 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 976 kilograms equals 2 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Salina
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).
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 | Salina Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salina, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SLN |
| ICAO Code: | KSLN |
| Coordinates: | 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W |