How far is Lukla from Zurich?
The distance between Zurich (Zurich Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 4312 miles / 6940 kilometers / 3747 nautical miles.
Zurich Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Zurich to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Zurich to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4312.076 miles
- 6939.613 kilometers
- 3747.091 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- 4303.846 miles
- 6926.368 kilometers
- 3739.940 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 Zurich to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Zurich Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 8 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Lukla?
Flight carbon footprint between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Zurich to Lukla generates about 496 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 496 kilograms equals 1 093 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Zurich to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Zurich Airport (ZRH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Zurich Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Zurich |
| Country: | Switzerland  |
| IATA Code: | ZRH |
| ICAO Code: | LSZH |
| Coordinates: | 47°27′52″N, 8°32′57″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |