How far is Fort Nelson from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 6239 miles / 10041 kilometers / 5421 nautical miles.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6238.926 miles
- 10040.578 kilometers
- 5421.478 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- 6225.994 miles
- 10019.765 kilometers
- 5410.241 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 12 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Lukla to Fort Nelson generates about 749 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 749 kilograms equals 1 652 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Lukla to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |