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How far is Luang Namtha from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 680 miles / 1095 kilometers / 591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 959 miles / 1543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 44 minutes.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 680.354 miles
  • 1094.923 kilometers
  • 591.211 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
  • 682.665 miles
  • 1098.642 kilometers
  • 593.219 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 Chengdu to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Luang Namtha generates about 122 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 122 kilograms equals 270 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′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