How far is Williston, ND, from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 7163 miles / 11528 kilometers / 6225 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Williston Basin International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Williston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Williston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7163.469 miles
- 11528.487 kilometers
- 6224.885 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- 7149.424 miles
- 11505.882 kilometers
- 6212.679 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 Williston?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 14 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Williston?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)
On average, flying from Lukla to Williston generates about 878 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 878 kilograms equals 1 936 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Williston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).
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 | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W |