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How far is Luang Namtha from Kashgar?

The distance between Kashgar (Kashgar Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1972 miles / 3174 kilometers / 1714 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kashgar (KHG) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 3121 miles / 5022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 26 minutes.

Kashgar Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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1972
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3174
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Distance from Kashgar to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1972.336 miles
  • 3174.167 kilometers
  • 1713.913 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
  • 1972.594 miles
  • 3174.583 kilometers
  • 1714.137 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 Kashgar to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Kashgar Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Kashgar to Luang Namtha generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kashgar Airport (KHG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Kashgar Airport
City: Kashgar
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHG
ICAO Code: ZWSH
Coordinates: 39°32′34″N, 76°1′11″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