How far is Lukla from Wellington?
The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 7353 miles / 11834 kilometers / 6390 nautical miles.
Wellington International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Wellington to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wellington to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7353.387 miles
- 11834.129 kilometers
- 6389.918 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- 7360.429 miles
- 11845.463 kilometers
- 6396.038 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 Wellington to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 14 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wellington and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Wellington to Lukla generates about 905 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 905 kilograms equals 1 995 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Wellington to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Wellington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wellington |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WLG |
| ICAO Code: | NZWN |
| Coordinates: | 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |