How far is Dunhuang from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 976 miles / 1571 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 1763 miles / 2837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 14 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Dunhuang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Dunhuang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 976.005 miles
- 1570.727 kilometers
- 848.125 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- 977.395 miles
- 1572.964 kilometers
- 849.333 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 Dunhuang?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Dunhuang?
The time difference between Lukla and Dunhuang is 15 minutes. Dunhuang is 15 minutes ahead of Lukla.
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)
On average, flying from Lukla to Dunhuang generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Dunhuang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).
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 | Dunhuang Mogao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dunhuang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | DNH |
| ICAO Code: | ZLDH |
| Coordinates: | 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E |