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How far is Dingxiang from Lukla?

The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Dingxiang (Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport) is 1689 miles / 2718 kilometers / 1467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Dingxiang (WUT) is 2652 miles / 4268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 27 minutes.

Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport

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1689
Miles
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2718
Kilometers
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1467
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 41 min
Time Difference
2 h 15 min
CO2 emission
192 kg

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Distance from Lukla to Dingxiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1688.583 miles
  • 2717.510 kilometers
  • 1467.338 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
  • 1686.588 miles
  • 2714.300 kilometers
  • 1465.605 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 Dingxiang?

The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport (WUT)

On average, flying from Lukla to Dingxiang generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 423 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 Dingxiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport (WUT).

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 Xinzhou Wutaishan Airport
City: Dingxiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUT
ICAO Code: ZBXZ
Coordinates: 38°35′50″N, 112°58′9″E