How far is Lukla from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3861 miles / 6213 kilometers / 3355 nautical miles.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3860.866 miles
- 6213.461 kilometers
- 3355.001 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- 3862.119 miles
- 6215.479 kilometers
- 3356.090 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 Nairobi to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Lukla generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 968 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Nairobi to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |