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How far is Lukla from Dubai?

The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) is 1945 miles / 3131 kilometers / 1691 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubai (DXB) to Lukla (LUA) is 4112 miles / 6617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 14 minutes.

Dubai International Airport – Tenzing–Hillary Airport

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1945
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3131
Kilometers
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1691
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 11 min
Time Difference
1 h 45 min
CO2 emission
212 kg

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Distance from Dubai to Lukla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1945.454 miles
  • 3130.904 kilometers
  • 1690.553 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
  • 1942.065 miles
  • 3125.451 kilometers
  • 1687.608 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 Dubai to Lukla?

The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Tenzing–Hillary Airport is 4 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA)

On average, flying from Dubai to Lukla generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubai to Lukla

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA).

Airport information

Origin Dubai International Airport
City: Dubai
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: DXB
ICAO Code: OMDB
Coordinates: 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″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