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How far is Luang Namtha from Xiahe?

The distance between Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 956 miles / 1539 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xiahe (GXH) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 35 minutes.

Gannan Xiahe Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Xiahe to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 956.284 miles
  • 1538.991 kilometers
  • 830.988 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
  • 959.483 miles
  • 1544.139 kilometers
  • 833.768 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 Xiahe to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Gannan Xiahe Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Xiahe to Luang Namtha generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Gannan Xiahe Airport
City: Xiahe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GXH
ICAO Code: ZLXH
Coordinates: 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″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