How far is Gillam from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 6643 miles / 10691 kilometers / 5773 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Gillam Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Gillam
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Gillam. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6642.970 miles
- 10690.823 kilometers
- 5772.583 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- 6629.284 miles
- 10668.798 kilometers
- 5760.690 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 Gillam?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Gillam Airport is 13 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Gillam?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gillam Airport (YGX)
On average, flying from Lukla to Gillam generates about 805 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 805 kilograms equals 1 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Gillam
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gillam Airport (YGX).
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 | Gillam Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gillam |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YGX |
| ICAO Code: | CYGX |
| Coordinates: | 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W |