How far is Vernal, UT, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) is 7629 miles / 12278 kilometers / 6630 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Vernal Regional Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Vernal
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Vernal. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7629.295 miles
- 12278.161 kilometers
- 6629.676 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- 7615.570 miles
- 12256.071 kilometers
- 6617.749 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 Vernal?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Vernal Regional Airport is 14 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Vernal?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL)
On average, flying from Lukla to Vernal generates about 945 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 945 kilograms equals 2 082 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Vernal
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Vernal Regional Airport (VEL).
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 | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″W |