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How far is Dhaka from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) is 350 miles / 563 kilometers / 304 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Dhaka (DAC) is 549 miles / 883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 22 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Shahjalal International Airport

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Distance from Lukla to Dhaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 349.640 miles
  • 562.692 kilometers
  • 303.829 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
  • 350.122 miles
  • 563.467 kilometers
  • 304.248 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 Lukla to Dhaka?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Shahjalal International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

On average, flying from Lukla to Dhaka generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lukla to Dhaka

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Shahjalal International Airport
City: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: DAC
ICAO Code: VGZR
Coordinates: 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″E