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How far is Datong from Varanasi?

The distance between Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 2033 miles / 3271 kilometers / 1766 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Varanasi (VNS) to Datong (DAT) is 2853 miles / 4591 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 40 minutes.

Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport – Datong Yungang Airport

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2033
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3271
Kilometers
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1766
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 20 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
221 kg

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Distance from Varanasi to Datong

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Varanasi to Datong. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2032.575 miles
  • 3271.112 kilometers
  • 1766.259 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
  • 2030.682 miles
  • 3268.067 kilometers
  • 1764.615 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 Varanasi to Datong?

The estimated flight time from Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Varanasi to Datong generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 488 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Varanasi to Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

Airport information

Origin Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
City: Varanasi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VNS
ICAO Code: VIBN
Coordinates: 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E
Destination Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E