How far is Lukla from Portland, OR?
The distance between Portland (Portland International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7063 miles / 11367 kilometers / 6138 nautical miles.
Portland International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Portland to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7063.090 miles
- 11366.942 kilometers
- 6137.658 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- 7049.287 miles
- 11344.728 kilometers
- 6125.663 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 Portland to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Portland International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 13 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Portland and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Portland to Lukla generates about 864 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 864 kilograms equals 1 904 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Portland to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Airport (PDX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Portland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Portland, OR |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PDX |
| ICAO Code: | KPDX |
| Coordinates: | 45°35′19″N, 122°35′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 |