How far is Rainbow Lake from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Rainbow Lake (Rainbow Lake Airport) is 6308 miles / 10152 kilometers / 5482 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Rainbow Lake Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Rainbow Lake
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Rainbow Lake. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6307.999 miles
- 10151.741 kilometers
- 5481.502 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- 6294.921 miles
- 10130.693 kilometers
- 5470.137 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 Rainbow Lake?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Rainbow Lake Airport is 12 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Rainbow Lake?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP)
On average, flying from Lukla to Rainbow Lake generates about 759 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 759 kilograms equals 1 673 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Rainbow Lake
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Rainbow Lake Airport (YOP).
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 | Rainbow Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rainbow Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOP |
| ICAO Code: | CYOP |
| Coordinates: | 58°29′29″N, 119°24′28″W |