How far is Lukla from Whitehorse?
The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 5905 miles / 9502 kilometers / 5131 nautical miles.
Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Whitehorse to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Whitehorse to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5904.511 miles
- 9502.389 kilometers
- 5130.880 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- 5892.371 miles
- 9482.852 kilometers
- 5120.330 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 Whitehorse to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 11 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Whitehorse and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Whitehorse to Lukla generates about 704 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 704 kilograms equals 1 551 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whitehorse |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YXY |
| ICAO Code: | CYXY |
| Coordinates: | 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |