How far is Lukla from Muscat?
The distance between Muscat (Muscat International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1793 miles / 2886 kilometers / 1558 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Muscat (MCT) to Lukla (LUA) is 4305 miles / 6929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 36 minutes.
Muscat International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Muscat to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Muscat to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1793.104 miles
- 2885.721 kilometers
- 1558.164 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- 1790.219 miles
- 2881.079 kilometers
- 1555.658 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 Muscat to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Muscat International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Muscat and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Muscat to Lukla generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Muscat to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Muscat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Muscat |
| Country: | Oman  |
| IATA Code: | MCT |
| ICAO Code: | OOMS |
| Coordinates: | 23°35′35″N, 58°17′3″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |