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How far is Luang Namtha from Bole?

The distance between Bole (Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1977 miles / 3181 kilometers / 1718 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bole (BPL) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 2955 miles / 4756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 46 minutes.

Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Bole to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1976.626 miles
  • 3181.072 kilometers
  • 1717.641 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
  • 1978.908 miles
  • 3184.744 kilometers
  • 1719.624 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 Bole to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Bole to Luang Namtha generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport
City: Bole
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPL
ICAO Code: ZWBL
Coordinates: 44°53′42″N, 82°18′0″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