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How far is Luang Namtha from Magway?

The distance between Magway (Magway Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 422 miles / 679 kilometers / 367 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Magway (MWQ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 674 miles / 1085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 17 minutes.

Magway Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Magway to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 422.031 miles
  • 679.192 kilometers
  • 366.735 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
  • 421.427 miles
  • 678.221 kilometers
  • 366.210 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 Magway to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Magway Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Magway Airport (MWQ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Magway to Luang Namtha generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Magway Airport
City: Magway
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: MWQ
ICAO Code: VYMW
Coordinates: 20°9′56″N, 94°56′29″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