How far is Luang Namtha from Kathmandu?
The distance between Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1111 miles / 1788 kilometers / 966 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1868 miles / 3006 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 44 minutes.
Tribhuvan International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport
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Distance from Kathmandu to Luang Namtha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kathmandu to Luang Namtha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1111.204 miles
- 1788.310 kilometers
- 965.610 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- 1110.410 miles
- 1787.031 kilometers
- 964.920 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 Kathmandu to Luang Namtha?
The estimated flight time from Tribhuvan International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Luang Namtha?
Flight carbon footprint between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)
On average, flying from Kathmandu to Luang Namtha generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kathmandu to Luang Namtha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).
Airport information
| Origin | Tribhuvan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kathmandu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | KTM |
| ICAO Code: | VNKT |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E |
| Destination | Louang Namtha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Namtha |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LXG |
| ICAO Code: | VLLN |
| Coordinates: | 20°58′1″N, 101°24′0″E |