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How far is Lukla from Rajkot?

The distance between Rajkot (Rajkot Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1066 miles / 1715 kilometers / 926 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rajkot (RAJ) to Lukla (LUA) is 1362 miles / 2192 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 48 minutes.

Rajkot Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1066
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1715
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926
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 31 min
CO2 emission
155 kg

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Distance from Rajkot to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1065.693 miles
  • 1715.066 kilometers
  • 926.062 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
  • 1064.576 miles
  • 1713.269 kilometers
  • 925.091 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 Rajkot to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Rajkot Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rajkot Airport (RAJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Rajkot to Lukla generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rajkot to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rajkot Airport (RAJ) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Rajkot Airport
City: Rajkot
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: RAJ
ICAO Code: VARK
Coordinates: 22°18′33″N, 70°46′46″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