How far is Calgary from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Calgary (Calgary International Airport) is 6861 miles / 11042 kilometers / 5962 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Calgary International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Calgary
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Calgary. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6861.032 miles
- 11041.761 kilometers
- 5962.074 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- 6847.181 miles
- 11019.469 kilometers
- 5950.037 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 Calgary?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Calgary International Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Calgary?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC)
On average, flying from Lukla to Calgary generates about 835 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 835 kilograms equals 1 842 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Calgary
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Calgary International Airport (YYC).
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 | Calgary International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Calgary |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYC |
| ICAO Code: | CYYC |
| Coordinates: | 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W |