How far is Luang Namtha from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 505 miles / 812 kilometers / 439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 55 minutes.

Distance from Putao to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 504.620 miles
• 812.107 kilometers
• 438.503 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

• 505.901 miles
• 814.169 kilometers
• 439.616 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 Putao to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Putao and Luang Namtha?

The time difference between Putao and Luang Namtha is 30 minutes. Luang Namtha is 30 minutes ahead of Putao.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Putao to Luang Namtha generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 219 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin	Putao Airport
City:	Putao
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	PBU
ICAO Code:	VYPT
Coordinates:	27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″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