How far is Wekweètì from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Wekweètì (Wekweètì Airport) is 6001 miles / 9658 kilometers / 5215 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Wekweètì Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Wekweètì
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Wekweètì. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6001.392 miles
- 9658.305 kilometers
- 5215.067 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- 5989.033 miles
- 9638.415 kilometers
- 5204.328 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 Wekweètì?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Wekweètì Airport is 11 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Wekweètì?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wekweètì Airport (YFJ)
On average, flying from Lukla to Wekweètì generates about 717 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 717 kilograms equals 1 580 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Wekweètì
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Wekweètì Airport (YFJ).
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 | Wekweètì Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wekweètì |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFJ |
| ICAO Code: | CYWE |
| Coordinates: | 64°11′26″N, 114°4′37″W |