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How far is Lukla from Dalian?

The distance between Dalian (Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2143 miles / 3448 kilometers / 1862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dalian (DLC) to Lukla (LUA) is 3383 miles / 5444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 31 minutes.

Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2143
Miles
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3448
Kilometers
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1862
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 33 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
234 kg

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Distance from Dalian to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2142.681 miles
  • 3448.311 kilometers
  • 1861.939 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
  • 2139.451 miles
  • 3443.113 kilometers
  • 1859.132 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 Dalian to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Dalian to Lukla generates about 234 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 234 kilograms equals 515 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dalian to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
City: Dalian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DLC
ICAO Code: ZYTL
Coordinates: 38°57′56″N, 121°32′20″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