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How far is Lethbridge from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Lethbridge (Lethbridge Airport) is 6975 miles / 11226 kilometers / 6061 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Lethbridge Airport

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6975
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11226
Kilometers
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6061
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
13 h 42 min
Time Difference
12 h 45 min
CO2 emission
851 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Lethbridge

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6975.218 miles
  • 11225.525 kilometers
  • 6061.298 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
  • 6961.290 miles
  • 11203.111 kilometers
  • 6049.196 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 Lethbridge?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Lethbridge Airport is 13 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Lethbridge Airport (YQL)

On average, flying from Lukla to Lethbridge generates about 851 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 851 kilograms equals 1 877 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Lethbridge

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

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 Lethbridge Airport
City: Lethbridge
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQL
ICAO Code: CYQL
Coordinates: 49°37′49″N, 112°48′0″W