How far is Lukla from Ponta Delgada?
The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 6162 miles / 9917 kilometers / 5355 nautical miles.
João Paulo II Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ponta Delgada to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6162.126 miles
- 9916.981 kilometers
- 5354.741 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- 6150.108 miles
- 9897.640 kilometers
- 5344.298 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 Ponta Delgada to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 12 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ponta Delgada and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Lukla generates about 739 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 739 kilograms equals 1 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | João Paulo II Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ponta Delgada |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | PDL |
| ICAO Code: | LPPD |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |