How far is Lukla from Gander?
The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 6643 miles / 10690 kilometers / 5772 nautical miles.
Gander International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Gander to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gander to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6642.766 miles
- 10690.496 kilometers
- 5772.406 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- 6629.318 miles
- 10668.854 kilometers
- 5760.720 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 Gander to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 13 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gander and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Gander to Lukla generates about 805 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 805 kilograms equals 1 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Gander to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Gander International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gander |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQX |
| ICAO Code: | CYQX |
| Coordinates: | 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |