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How far is Luang Namtha from Guilin?

The distance between Guilin (Guilin Liangjiang International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 623 miles / 1002 kilometers / 541 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guilin (KWL) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 941 miles / 1514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 46 minutes.

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Guilin to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 622.687 miles
  • 1002.118 kilometers
  • 541.100 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
  • 622.454 miles
  • 1001.743 kilometers
  • 540.898 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 Guilin to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Guilin to Luang Namtha generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
City: Guilin
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KWL
ICAO Code: ZGKL
Coordinates: 25°13′5″N, 110°2′20″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