Distance between Simikot (IMK) and Lukla (LUA)
Flight distance from Simikot to Lukla (Simikot Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 337 miles / 542 kilometers / 293 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 8 minutes.
Driving distance from Simikot (IMK) to Lukla (LUA) is 897 miles / 1444 kilometers and travel time by car is about 22 hours 17 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Simikot Airport (IMK) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
How far is Lukla from Simikot?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Simikot and Lukla. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 336.757 miles
- 541.958 kilometers
- 292.634 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 336.499 miles
- 541.543 kilometers
- 292.410 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).
Airport information
| A | Simikot Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simikot |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | IMK |
| ICAO Code: | VNST |
| Coordinates: | 29°58′15″N, 81°49′8″E |
| B | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |
Time difference and current local times
There is no time difference between Simikot and Lukla.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 75 kg (164 pounds).
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