How far is Lukla from Pokhara?
The distance between Pokhara (Pokhara Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 172 miles / 276 kilometers / 149 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pokhara (PKR) to Lukla (LUA) is 315 miles / 507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 47 minutes.
Pokhara Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Pokhara to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pokhara to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 171.701 miles
- 276.326 kilometers
- 149.204 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- 171.421 miles
- 275.876 kilometers
- 148.961 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 Pokhara to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Pokhara Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pokhara and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Pokhara Airport (PKR) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Pokhara to Lukla generates about 50 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 50 kilograms equals 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pokhara to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pokhara Airport (PKR) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Pokhara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pokhara |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PKR |
| ICAO Code: | VNPK |
| Coordinates: | 28°12′3″N, 83°58′55″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |