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How far is Lukla from Ordos?

The distance between Ordos (Ordos Ejin Horo Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1556 miles / 2503 kilometers / 1352 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ordos (DSN) to Lukla (LUA) is 2502 miles / 4026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 39 minutes.

Ordos Ejin Horo Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1556
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2503
Kilometers
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1352
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 26 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
183 kg

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Distance from Ordos to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1555.568 miles
  • 2503.444 kilometers
  • 1351.751 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
  • 1554.223 miles
  • 2501.279 kilometers
  • 1350.582 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 Ordos to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Ordos Ejin Horo Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Ordos to Lukla generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ordos to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Ordos Ejin Horo Airport
City: Ordos
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DSN
ICAO Code: ZBDS
Coordinates: 39°29′24″N, 109°51′41″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