How far is Lukla from Calgary?
The distance between Calgary (Calgary International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 6861 miles / 11042 kilometers / 5962 nautical miles.
Calgary International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Calgary to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Calgary to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6861.032 miles
- 11041.761 kilometers
- 5962.074 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- 6847.181 miles
- 11019.469 kilometers
- 5950.037 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 Calgary to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Calgary International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 13 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Calgary and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Calgary to Lukla generates about 835 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 835 kilograms equals 1 842 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Calgary to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Calgary International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Calgary |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYC |
| ICAO Code: | CYYC |
| Coordinates: | 51°6′50″N, 114°1′11″W |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |