How far is Kelowna from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 6852 miles / 11027 kilometers / 5954 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Kelowna International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Kelowna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6851.793 miles
- 11026.892 kilometers
- 5954.046 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- 6838.003 miles
- 11004.699 kilometers
- 5942.062 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 Kelowna?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 13 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Kelowna?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
On average, flying from Lukla to Kelowna generates about 834 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 834 kilograms equals 1 839 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Kelowna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
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 | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |