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How far is Gamètì from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Gamètì (Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport) is 5973 miles / 9613 kilometers / 5191 nautical miles.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport

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5973
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9613
Kilometers
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5191
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
11 h 48 min
Time Difference
12 h 45 min
CO2 emission
713 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Gamètì

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5973.225 miles
  • 9612.973 kilometers
  • 5190.590 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
  • 5960.937 miles
  • 9593.199 kilometers
  • 5179.913 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 Gamètì?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport is 11 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport (YRA)

On average, flying from Lukla to Gamètì generates about 713 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 713 kilograms equals 1 572 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lukla to Gamètì

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport (YRA).

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 Gamètì/Rae Lakes Airport
City: Gamètì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRA
ICAO Code: CYRA
Coordinates: 64°6′57″N, 117°18′35″W