How far is Fort Chipewyan from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 6389 miles / 10282 kilometers / 5552 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Fort Chipewyan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Fort Chipewyan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6389.076 miles
- 10282.221 kilometers
- 5551.955 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- 6375.826 miles
- 10260.897 kilometers
- 5540.441 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 Fort Chipewyan?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 12 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Fort Chipewyan?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)
On average, flying from Lukla to Fort Chipewyan generates about 770 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 770 kilograms equals 1 697 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Fort Chipewyan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).
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 | Fort Chipewyan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Chipewyan |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YPY |
| ICAO Code: | CYPY |
| Coordinates: | 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W |