How far is Thompson from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 6676 miles / 10743 kilometers / 5801 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Thompson Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Thompson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Thompson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6675.701 miles
- 10743.500 kilometers
- 5801.026 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- 6661.974 miles
- 10721.407 kilometers
- 5789.097 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 Thompson?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Thompson Airport is 13 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Thompson?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Thompson Airport (YTH)
On average, flying from Lukla to Thompson generates about 809 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 809 kilograms equals 1 785 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Thompson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Thompson Airport (YTH).
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 | Thompson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thompson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YTH |
| ICAO Code: | CYTH |
| Coordinates: | 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W |