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How far is Luang Namtha from Bangda?

The distance between Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers / 619 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangda (BPX) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1073 miles / 1727 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 2 minutes.

Qamdo Bamda Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Bangda to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 711.894 miles
  • 1145.683 kilometers
  • 618.619 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
  • 713.980 miles
  • 1149.039 kilometers
  • 620.431 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 Bangda to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Bangda to Luang Namtha generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 278 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″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