How far is Sioux City, IA, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 7604 miles / 12237 kilometers / 6608 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Sioux City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Sioux City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7603.899 miles
- 12237.289 kilometers
- 6607.607 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- 7590.028 miles
- 12214.966 kilometers
- 6595.554 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 Sioux City?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 14 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Sioux City?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)
On average, flying from Lukla to Sioux City generates about 941 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 941 kilograms equals 2 074 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Sioux City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).
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 | Sioux Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sioux City, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SUX |
| ICAO Code: | KSUX |
| Coordinates: | 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″W |