How far is Lukla from Kolkata?
The distance between Kolkata (Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 363 miles / 584 kilometers / 315 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kolkata (CCU) to Lukla (LUA) is 544 miles / 876 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 53 minutes.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Kolkata to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kolkata to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 362.678 miles
- 583.673 kilometers
- 315.158 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- 363.875 miles
- 585.600 kilometers
- 316.199 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 Kolkata to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kolkata and Lukla?
The time difference between Kolkata and Lukla is 15 minutes. Lukla is 15 minutes ahead of Kolkata.
Flight carbon footprint between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Kolkata to Lukla generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 173 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kolkata to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kolkata |
| Country: | India  |
| IATA Code: | CCU |
| ICAO Code: | VECC |
| Coordinates: | 22°39′16″N, 88°26′48″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |