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How far is Lukla from Edmonton?

The distance between Edmonton (Edmonton International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 6723 miles / 10819 kilometers / 5842 nautical miles.

Edmonton International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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6723
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10819
Kilometers
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5842
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
13 h 13 min
Time Difference
12 h 45 min
CO2 emission
816 kg

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Distance from Edmonton to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6722.700 miles
  • 10819.137 kilometers
  • 5841.867 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
  • 6708.967 miles
  • 10797.036 kilometers
  • 5829.933 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 Edmonton to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Edmonton International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 13 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Edmonton International Airport (YEG) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Edmonton to Lukla generates about 816 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 816 kilograms equals 1 799 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Edmonton to Lukla

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

Airport information

Origin Edmonton International Airport
City: Edmonton
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YEG
ICAO Code: CYEG
Coordinates: 53°18′34″N, 113°34′48″W
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