Distance between Lukla (LUA) and Simara (SIF)
Flight distance from Lukla to Simara (Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Simara Airport) is 113 miles / 183 kilometers / 99 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 42 minutes.
Driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Simara (SIF) is 219 miles / 353 kilometers and travel time by car is about 6 hours 36 minutes.
Lukla – Simara
How far is Simara from Lukla?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Los Angeles and Chicago. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 113.464 miles
- 182.603 kilometers
- 98.598 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- 113.319 miles
- 182.369 kilometers
- 98.471 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).
Flight Duration
Estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Simara Airport is 42 minutes.
Time difference
There is no time difference between Lukla and Simara.
Carbon dioxide emissions
On average flying from Lukla to Simara generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, 42 kilograms is equal to 92 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lukla to Simara
Shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Simara Airport (SIF).
Airport information
| Origin | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |
| Destination | Simara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simara |
| Country: | Nepal |
| IATA Code: | SIF |
| ICAO Code: | VNSI |
| Coordinates: | 27°9′34″N, 84°58′48″E |