How far is Lukla from Pittsburgh, PA?
The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7666 miles / 12337 kilometers / 6662 nautical miles.
Pittsburgh International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Pittsburgh to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pittsburgh to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7666.111 miles
- 12337.410 kilometers
- 6661.669 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- 7652.384 miles
- 12315.318 kilometers
- 6649.740 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 Pittsburgh to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 15 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Lukla generates about 950 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 950 kilograms equals 2 094 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Pittsburgh to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |