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How far is Luang Namtha from Hechi?

The distance between Hechi (Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 481 miles / 773 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Hechi (HCJ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 839 miles / 1351 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 33 minutes.

Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Hechi to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 480.583 miles
  • 773.423 kilometers
  • 417.615 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
  • 480.633 miles
  • 773.503 kilometers
  • 417.658 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 Hechi to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Hechi to Luang Namtha generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport
City: Hechi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HCJ
ICAO Code: ZGHC
Coordinates: 24°48′18″N, 107°41′58″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