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How far is Luang Namtha from Datong?

The distance between Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1496 miles / 2408 kilometers / 1300 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Datong (DAT) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1914 miles / 3080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 56 minutes.

Datong Yungang Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Datong to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1496.315 miles
  • 2408.086 kilometers
  • 1300.262 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
  • 1499.075 miles
  • 2412.528 kilometers
  • 1302.661 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 Datong to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Datong Yungang Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Datong to Luang Namtha generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Datong Yungang Airport (DAT) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Datong Yungang Airport
City: Datong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DAT
ICAO Code: ZBDT
Coordinates: 40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″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