How far is Lukla from Pago Pago?
The distance between Pago Pago (Pago Pago International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7434 miles / 11963 kilometers / 6460 nautical miles.
Pago Pago International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Pago Pago to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pago Pago to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7433.616 miles
- 11963.245 kilometers
- 6459.635 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- 7431.187 miles
- 11959.337 kilometers
- 6457.525 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 Pago Pago to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Pago Pago International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 14 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pago Pago and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Pago Pago to Lukla generates about 916 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 916 kilograms equals 2 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Pago Pago to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pago Pago International Airport (PPG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Pago Pago International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pago Pago |
| Country: | American Samoa  |
| IATA Code: | PPG |
| ICAO Code: | NSTU |
| Coordinates: | 14°19′51″S, 170°42′36″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |