How far is Lukla from Datong?

The distance between Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1749 miles / 2814 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Datong (DAT) to Lukla (LUA) is 2705 miles / 4353 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 32 minutes.

Distance from Datong to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1748.558 miles
• 2814.031 kilometers
• 1519.455 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

• 1746.716 miles
• 2811.068 kilometers
• 1517.855 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 Datong to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Datong Yungang Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Datong and Lukla?

The time difference between Datong and Lukla is 2 hours 15 minutes. Lukla is 2 hours 15 minutes behind Datong.

Flight carbon footprint between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Datong to Lukla generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Datong to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin	Datong Yungang Airport
City:	Datong
Country:	China
IATA Code:	DAT
ICAO Code:	ZBDT
Coordinates:	40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E

Destination	Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City:	Lukla
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	LUA
ICAO Code:	VNLK
Coordinates:	27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E