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How far is Lukla from Trivandrum?

The distance between Trivandrum (Trivandrum International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1468 miles / 2363 kilometers / 1276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Trivandrum (TRV) to Lukla (LUA) is 1902 miles / 3061 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 47 minutes.

Trivandrum International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1468
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2363
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1276
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 16 min
CO2 emission
177 kg

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Distance from Trivandrum to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1468.273 miles
  • 2362.957 kilometers
  • 1275.894 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
  • 1473.294 miles
  • 2371.037 kilometers
  • 1280.257 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 Trivandrum to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Trivandrum International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Trivandrum to Lukla generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Trivandrum to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Trivandrum International Airport
City: Trivandrum
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: TRV
ICAO Code: VOTV
Coordinates: 8°28′55″N, 76°55′12″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