How far is Lukla from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7513 miles / 12091 kilometers / 6528 nautical miles.
Sacramento International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7512.732 miles
- 12090.570 kilometers
- 6528.386 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- 7499.162 miles
- 12068.732 kilometers
- 6516.594 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 Sacramento to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 14 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Lukla generates about 928 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 928 kilograms equals 2 045 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sacramento to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |