How far is Lukla from Ras Al Khaimah?
The distance between Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1905 miles / 3066 kilometers / 1656 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ras Al Khaimah (RKT) to Lukla (LUA) is 4173 miles / 6716 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 21 minutes.
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ras Al Khaimah to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1905.296 miles
- 3066.277 kilometers
- 1655.657 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- 1901.943 miles
- 3060.880 kilometers
- 1652.743 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 Ras Al Khaimah to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ras Al Khaimah and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Ras Al Khaimah to Lukla generates about 209 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 209 kilograms equals 460 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ras Al Khaimah to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Ras Al Khaimah International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | RKT |
| ICAO Code: | OMRK |
| Coordinates: | 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |