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How far is Datong from London?

The distance between London (London Heathrow Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 4984 miles / 8021 kilometers / 4331 nautical miles.

London Heathrow Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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Distance from London to Datong

There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Datong. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4984.109 miles
  • 8021.146 kilometers
  • 4331.072 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
  • 4970.690 miles
  • 7999.551 kilometers
  • 4319.412 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 London to Datong?

The estimated flight time from London Heathrow Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 9 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from London to Datong generates about 582 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 582 kilograms equals 1 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

Airport information

Origin London Heathrow Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LHR
ICAO Code: EGLL
Coordinates: 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W
Destination Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E