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How far is Luang Namtha from Bangkok?

The distance between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 503 miles / 809 kilometers / 437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangkok (BKK) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 702 miles / 1130 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 33 minutes.

Suvarnabhumi Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Bangkok to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 502.899 miles
  • 809.337 kilometers
  • 437.007 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
  • 505.244 miles
  • 813.111 kilometers
  • 439.045 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 Bangkok to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Luang Namtha?

There is no time difference between Bangkok and Luang Namtha.

Flight carbon footprint between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Bangkok to Luang Namtha generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′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