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How far is Kamloops from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kamloops (Kamloops Airport) is 6786 miles / 10920 kilometers / 5897 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Kamloops Airport

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6786
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10920
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5897
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Flight time duration
13 h 20 min
Time Difference
13 h 45 min
CO2 emission
825 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Kamloops

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Kamloops. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6785.646 miles
  • 10920.439 kilometers
  • 5896.565 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
  • 6771.914 miles
  • 10898.340 kilometers
  • 5884.633 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 Kamloops?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kamloops Airport is 13 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kamloops Airport (YKA)

On average, flying from Lukla to Kamloops generates about 825 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 825 kilograms equals 1 818 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Kamloops

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kamloops Airport (YKA).

Airport information

Origin Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E
Destination Kamloops Airport
City: Kamloops
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKA
ICAO Code: CYKA
Coordinates: 50°42′7″N, 120°26′38″W