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How far is Lukla from Saransk?

The distance between Saransk (Saransk Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2772 miles / 4462 kilometers / 2409 nautical miles.

Saransk Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2772
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4462
Kilometers
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2409
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 44 min
Time Difference
2 h 45 min
CO2 emission
307 kg

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Distance from Saransk to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saransk to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2772.345 miles
  • 4461.657 kilometers
  • 2409.102 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
  • 2769.925 miles
  • 4457.761 kilometers
  • 2406.999 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 Saransk to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Saransk Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Saransk Airport (SKX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Saransk to Lukla generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Saransk to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Saransk Airport (SKX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Saransk Airport
City: Saransk
Country: Russia Flag of Russia
IATA Code: SKX
ICAO Code: UWPS
Coordinates: 54°7′30″N, 45°12′44″E
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E