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How far is Syracuse, NY, from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) is 7439 miles / 11972 kilometers / 6464 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Syracuse Hancock International Airport

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7439
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11972
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6464
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
14 h 35 min
Time Difference
10 h 45 min
CO2 emission
917 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Syracuse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7438.953 miles
  • 11971.835 kilometers
  • 6464.274 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
  • 7425.062 miles
  • 11949.479 kilometers
  • 6452.202 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 Syracuse?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport is 14 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)

On average, flying from Lukla to Syracuse generates about 917 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 917 kilograms equals 2 022 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Syracuse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR).

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 Syracuse Hancock International Airport
City: Syracuse, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SYR
ICAO Code: KSYR
Coordinates: 43°6′40″N, 76°6′22″W