How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 2465 miles / 3967 kilometers / 2142 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Sŏndŏng-ni (DSO) is 3592 miles / 5780 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 52 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Sondok Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Sŏndŏng-ni
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Sŏndŏng-ni. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2464.964 miles
- 3966.975 kilometers
- 2141.995 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- 2460.980 miles
- 3960.564 kilometers
- 2138.534 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Sondok Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Sŏndŏng-ni?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Sondok Airport (DSO)
On average, flying from Lukla to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 598 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 Sŏndŏng-ni
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Sondok Airport (DSO).
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 | Sondok Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sŏndŏng-ni |
| Country: | North Korea  |
| IATA Code: | DSO |
| ICAO Code: | ZKSD |
| Coordinates: | 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E |