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How far is Lukla from Wudalianchi?

The distance between Wudalianchi (Wudalianchi Dedu Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 2540 miles / 4087 kilometers / 2207 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wudalianchi (DTU) to Lukla (LUA) is 3719 miles / 5985 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 55 minutes.

Wudalianchi Dedu Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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2540
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4087
Kilometers
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2207
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 18 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
280 kg

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Distance from Wudalianchi to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2539.773 miles
  • 4087.369 kilometers
  • 2207.002 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
  • 2537.088 miles
  • 4083.047 kilometers
  • 2204.669 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 Wudalianchi to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Wudalianchi Dedu Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wudalianchi Dedu Airport (DTU) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Wudalianchi to Lukla generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wudalianchi to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wudalianchi Dedu Airport (DTU) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Wudalianchi Dedu Airport
City: Wudalianchi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DTU
ICAO Code: ZYDU
Coordinates: 48°26′42″N, 126°7′58″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