How far is Lukla from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 8110 miles / 13052 kilometers / 7048 nautical miles.
Memphis International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8110.335 miles
- 13052.319 kilometers
- 7047.688 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- 8097.302 miles
- 13031.345 kilometers
- 7036.363 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 Memphis to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 15 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Memphis to Lukla generates about 1 015 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 015 kilograms equals 2 237 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Memphis to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |