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How far is Luang Namtha from Baotou?

The distance between Baotou (Baotou Donghe Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1442 miles / 2320 kilometers / 1253 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baotou (BAV) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1879 miles / 3024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 12 minutes.

Baotou Donghe Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Baotou to Luang Namtha

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Baotou to Luang Namtha. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1441.560 miles
  • 2319.965 kilometers
  • 1252.681 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
  • 1444.906 miles
  • 2325.351 kilometers
  • 1255.589 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 Baotou to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Baotou Donghe Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Baotou to Luang Namtha generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baotou to Luang Namtha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Baotou Donghe Airport
City: Baotou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BAV
ICAO Code: ZBOW
Coordinates: 40°33′36″N, 109°59′49″E
Destination Louang Namtha Airport
City: Luang Namtha
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: LXG
ICAO Code: VLLN
Coordinates: 20°58′1″N, 101°24′0″E