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How far is Da Nang from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Da Nang (Da Nang International Airport) is 1591 miles / 2560 kilometers / 1382 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Da Nang (DAD) is 2497 miles / 4018 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 37 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Da Nang International Airport

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1591
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2560
Kilometers
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1382
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 30 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
185 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Da Nang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1590.645 miles
  • 2559.894 kilometers
  • 1382.232 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
  • 1590.456 miles
  • 2559.591 kilometers
  • 1382.069 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 Da Nang?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Da Nang International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Da Nang International Airport (DAD)

On average, flying from Lukla to Da Nang generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Da Nang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Da Nang International Airport (DAD).

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 Da Nang International Airport
City: Da Nang
Country: Vietnam Flag of Vietnam
IATA Code: DAD
ICAO Code: VVDN
Coordinates: 16°2′38″N, 108°11′56″E