How far is Whistler from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Whistler (Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 6774 miles / 10901 kilometers / 5886 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome
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Distance from Lukla to Whistler
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Whistler. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6773.600 miles
- 10901.053 kilometers
- 5886.098 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- 6759.908 miles
- 10879.017 kilometers
- 5874.199 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 Whistler?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome is 13 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Whistler?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS)
On average, flying from Lukla to Whistler generates about 823 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 823 kilograms equals 1 815 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Whistler
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).
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 | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |