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How far is Sakon Nakhon from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Sakon Nakhon (SNO) is 529 miles / 851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Sakon Nakhon Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Sakon Nakhon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 314.494 miles
  • 506.129 kilometers
  • 273.288 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
  • 315.317 miles
  • 507.454 kilometers
  • 274.003 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 Luang Namtha to Sakon Nakhon?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Sakon Nakhon?

There is no time difference between Luang Namtha and Sakon Nakhon.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Sakon Nakhon generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Luang Namtha to Sakon Nakhon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Sakon Nakhon Airport
City: Sakon Nakhon
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: SNO
ICAO Code: VTUI
Coordinates: 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″E