How far is Lukla from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 5864 miles / 9438 kilometers / 5096 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5864.369 miles
- 9437.786 kilometers
- 5095.997 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- 5876.478 miles
- 9457.274 kilometers
- 5106.519 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 Melbourne to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Lukla generates about 698 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 698 kilograms equals 1 540 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |