How far is Lukla from Malé?
The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1835 miles / 2953 kilometers / 1595 nautical miles.
Velana International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Malé to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Malé to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1835.216 miles
- 2953.494 kilometers
- 1594.759 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- 1841.376 miles
- 2963.408 kilometers
- 1600.112 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 Malé to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Malé and Lukla?
The time difference between Malé and Lukla is 45 minutes. Lukla is 45 minutes ahead of Malé.
Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Malé to Lukla generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 447 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Malé to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Velana International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Malé |
| Country: | Maldives  |
| IATA Code: | MLE |
| ICAO Code: | VRMM |
| Coordinates: | 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |