How far is Lukla from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 6954 miles / 11191 kilometers / 6043 nautical miles.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6953.721 miles
- 11190.928 kilometers
- 6042.618 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- 6939.926 miles
- 11168.729 kilometers
- 6030.631 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 Seattle to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 13 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Seattle to Lukla generates about 848 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 848 kilograms equals 1 870 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Seattle to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |