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How far is Lukla from Dongying?

The distance between Dongying (Dongying Shengli Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1977 miles / 3182 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dongying (DOY) to Lukla (LUA) is 2976 miles / 4789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 17 minutes.

Dongying Shengli Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1977
Miles
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3182
Kilometers
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1718
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 14 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
216 kg

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Distance from Dongying to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1977.063 miles
  • 3181.774 kilometers
  • 1718.021 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
  • 1974.043 miles
  • 3176.914 kilometers
  • 1715.396 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 Dongying to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Dongying Shengli Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dongying Shengli Airport (DOY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Dongying to Lukla generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dongying to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dongying Shengli Airport (DOY) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Dongying Shengli Airport
City: Dongying
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DOY
ICAO Code: ZSDY
Coordinates: 37°30′30″N, 118°47′16″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