How far is Dung Quat Bay from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Dung Quat Bay (Chu Lai Airport) is 1643 miles / 2645 kilometers / 1428 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Dung Quat Bay (VCL) is 2555 miles / 4112 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 47 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Chu Lai Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Dung Quat Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Dung Quat Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1643.342 miles
- 2644.703 kilometers
- 1428.025 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- 1643.281 miles
- 2644.604 kilometers
- 1427.972 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 Dung Quat Bay?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Chu Lai Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Dung Quat Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chu Lai Airport (VCL)
On average, flying from Lukla to Dung Quat Bay generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Dung Quat Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Chu Lai Airport (VCL).
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 | Chu Lai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dung Quat Bay |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | VCL |
| ICAO Code: | VVCA |
| Coordinates: | 15°24′11″N, 108°42′21″E |