How far is Nakina from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 7055 miles / 11355 kilometers / 6131 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Nakina Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Nakina
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Nakina. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7055.482 miles
- 11354.697 kilometers
- 6131.046 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- 7041.442 miles
- 11332.102 kilometers
- 6118.846 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 Nakina?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Nakina Airport is 13 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Nakina?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nakina Airport (YQN)
On average, flying from Lukla to Nakina generates about 863 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 863 kilograms equals 1 902 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Nakina
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Nakina Airport (YQN).
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 | Nakina Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nakina |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQN |
| ICAO Code: | CYQN |
| Coordinates: | 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W |