How far is Lukla from Thoothukudi?
The distance between Thoothukudi (Tuticorin Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1423 miles / 2290 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Thoothukudi (TCR) to Lukla (LUA) is 1812 miles / 2916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 22 minutes.
Tuticorin Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Thoothukudi to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thoothukudi to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1422.800 miles
- 2289.774 kilometers
- 1236.379 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- 1427.916 miles
- 2298.009 kilometers
- 1240.825 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 Thoothukudi to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Tuticorin Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thoothukudi and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Tuticorin Airport (TCR) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Thoothukudi to Lukla generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Thoothukudi to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tuticorin Airport (TCR) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Tuticorin Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thoothukudi |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | TCR |
| ICAO Code: | VOTK |
| Coordinates: | 8°43′27″N, 78°1′32″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |