How far is Lukla from Saipan?
The distance between Saipan (Saipan International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 3863 miles / 6217 kilometers / 3357 nautical miles.
Saipan International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Saipan to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saipan to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3863.227 miles
- 6217.262 kilometers
- 3357.053 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- 3858.308 miles
- 6209.345 kilometers
- 3352.778 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 Saipan to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Saipan International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Saipan and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Saipan to Lukla generates about 439 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 439 kilograms equals 969 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Saipan to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saipan International Airport (SPN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Saipan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saipan |
| Country: | Northern Mariana Islands  |
| IATA Code: | SPN |
| ICAO Code: | PGSN |
| Coordinates: | 15°7′8″N, 145°43′44″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |