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How far is Ordos from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Ordos (Ordos Ejin Horo Airport) is 1556 miles / 2503 kilometers / 1352 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Ordos (DSN) is 2503 miles / 4028 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 44 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Ordos Ejin Horo Airport

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1556
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2503
Kilometers
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1352
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 26 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
183 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Ordos

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1555.568 miles
  • 2503.444 kilometers
  • 1351.751 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
  • 1554.223 miles
  • 2501.279 kilometers
  • 1350.582 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 Ordos?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Ordos Ejin Horo Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN)

On average, flying from Lukla to Ordos generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Ordos

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Ordos Ejin Horo Airport (DSN).

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 Ordos Ejin Horo Airport
City: Ordos
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DSN
ICAO Code: ZBDS
Coordinates: 39°29′24″N, 109°51′41″E