How far is Lukla from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 6828 miles / 10988 kilometers / 5933 nautical miles.
Vancouver International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6827.737 miles
- 10988.177 kilometers
- 5933.141 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- 6814.012 miles
- 10966.089 kilometers
- 5921.214 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 Vancouver to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 13 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Lukla generates about 831 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 831 kilograms equals 1 831 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Vancouver to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |