How far is Lukla from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7821 miles / 12587 kilometers / 6797 nautical miles.
Kansas City International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7821.285 miles
- 12587.139 kilometers
- 6796.511 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- 7807.692 miles
- 12565.262 kilometers
- 6784.699 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 Kansas City to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 15 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Lukla generates about 972 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 972 kilograms equals 2 144 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kansas City to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |