How far is Lukla from Dunhuang?
The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 976 miles / 1571 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Lukla (LUA) is 1746 miles / 2810 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 28 minutes.
Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport
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Distance from Dunhuang to Lukla
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dunhuang to Lukla. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 976.005 miles
- 1570.727 kilometers
- 848.125 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- 977.395 miles
- 1572.964 kilometers
- 849.333 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 Dunhuang to Lukla?
The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dunhuang and Lukla?
The time difference between Dunhuang and Lukla is 15 minutes. Lukla is 15 minutes behind Dunhuang.
Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)
On average, flying from Dunhuang to Lukla generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dunhuang to Lukla
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).
Airport information
| Origin | Dunhuang Mogao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dunhuang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DNH |
| ICAO Code: | ZLDH |
| Coordinates: | 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E |
| Destination | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |