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How far is Lukla from Cochin?

The distance between Cochin (Cochin International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1381 miles / 2222 kilometers / 1200 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cochin (COK) to Lukla (LUA) is 1798 miles / 2894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 15 minutes.

Cochin International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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Distance from Cochin to Lukla

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cochin to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1380.869 miles
  • 2222.293 kilometers
  • 1199.942 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
  • 1385.118 miles
  • 2229.132 kilometers
  • 1203.635 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 Cochin to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Cochin International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cochin International Airport (COK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Cochin to Lukla generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cochin to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cochin International Airport (COK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Cochin International Airport
City: Cochin
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: COK
ICAO Code: VOCI
Coordinates: 10°9′7″N, 76°24′6″E
Destination Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City: Lukla
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: LUA
ICAO Code: VNLK
Coordinates: 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E