How far is Lukla from Tbilisi?
The distance between Tbilisi (Tbilisi International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2537 miles / 4083 kilometers / 2204 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tbilisi (TBS) to Lukla (LUA) is 3649 miles / 5873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 32 minutes.
Tbilisi International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Tbilisi to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tbilisi to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2536.795 miles
- 4082.575 kilometers
- 2204.414 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- 2532.889 miles
- 4076.289 kilometers
- 2201.020 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 Tbilisi to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Tbilisi International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tbilisi and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Tbilisi to Lukla generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tbilisi to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Tbilisi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tbilisi |
| Country: | Georgia  |
| IATA Code: | TBS |
| ICAO Code: | UGTB |
| Coordinates: | 41°40′9″N, 44°57′16″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |