How far is Dandong from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Dandong (Dandong Langtou Airport) is 2300 miles / 3702 kilometers / 1999 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Dandong (DDG) is 3323 miles / 5348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 14 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Dandong Langtou Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Dandong
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Dandong. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2300.212 miles
- 3701.833 kilometers
- 1998.830 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- 2296.718 miles
- 3696.209 kilometers
- 1995.793 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 Dandong?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Dandong Langtou Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Dandong?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG)
On average, flying from Lukla to Dandong generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 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 Dandong
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Dandong Langtou Airport (DDG).
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 | Dandong Langtou Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dandong |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DDG |
| ICAO Code: | ZYDD |
| Coordinates: | 40°1′28″N, 124°17′9″E |