How far is Fort Hope from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Fort Hope (Fort Hope Airport) is 6966 miles / 11210 kilometers / 6053 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Fort Hope Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Fort Hope
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Fort Hope. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6965.539 miles
- 11209.949 kilometers
- 6052.888 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- 6951.539 miles
- 11187.417 kilometers
- 6040.722 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 Fort Hope?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Fort Hope Airport is 13 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Fort Hope?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Fort Hope Airport (YFH)
On average, flying from Lukla to Fort Hope generates about 850 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 850 kilograms equals 1 874 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Fort Hope
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Fort Hope Airport (YFH).
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 | Fort Hope Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Hope |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFH |
| ICAO Code: | CYFH |
| Coordinates: | 51°33′42″N, 87°54′28″W |