How far is Hay River from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 6203 miles / 9983 kilometers / 5390 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6202.895 miles
- 9982.592 kilometers
- 5390.169 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- 6190.035 miles
- 9961.896 kilometers
- 5378.994 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 Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 12 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Hay River?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Lukla to Hay River generates about 744 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 744 kilograms equals 1 641 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
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 | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |