How far is Datong from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 1749 miles / 2814 kilometers / 1519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Datong (DAT) is 2705 miles / 4354 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 37 minutes.

Distance from Lukla to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 1748.558 miles
• 2814.031 kilometers
• 1519.455 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

• 1746.716 miles
• 2811.068 kilometers
• 1517.855 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Datong?

The time difference between Lukla and Datong is 2 hours 15 minutes. Datong is 2 hours 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Lukla to Datong generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 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 Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

Airport information

Origin	Tenzing–Hillary Airport
City:	Lukla
Country:	Nepal
IATA Code:	LUA
ICAO Code:	VNLK
Coordinates:	27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E

Destination	Datong Yungang Airport
City:	Datong
Country:	China
IATA Code:	DAT
ICAO Code:	ZBDT
Coordinates:	40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E