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How far is Luang Namtha from Heihe?

The distance between Heihe (Heihe Aihui Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 2460 miles / 3959 kilometers / 2138 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heihe (HEK) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 3097 miles / 4984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 27 minutes.

Heihe Aihui Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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2460
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2138
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Distance from Heihe to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2460.269 miles
  • 3959.420 kilometers
  • 2137.916 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
  • 2461.977 miles
  • 3962.168 kilometers
  • 2139.399 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 Heihe to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Heihe Aihui Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 5 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Heihe to Luang Namtha generates about 271 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 271 kilograms equals 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Heihe Aihui Airport
City: Heihe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HEK
ICAO Code: ZYHE
Coordinates: 50°10′17″N, 127°18′31″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