Distance between Shanghai (PVG) and Luang Namtha (LXG)
Flight distance from Shanghai to Luang Namtha (Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport) is 1446 miles / 2327 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 3 hours 14 minutes.
Driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1916 miles / 3084 kilometers and travel time by car is about 32 hours 53 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).
How far is Luang Namtha from Shanghai?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Shanghai and Luang Namtha. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1445.703 miles
- 2326.634 kilometers
- 1256.282 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1444.994 miles
- 2325.493 kilometers
- 1255.666 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).
Airport information
| A | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| B | Louang Namtha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Namtha |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LXG |
| ICAO Code: | VLLN |
| Coordinates: | 20°58′1″N, 101°24′0″E |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Shanghai and Luang Namtha is 1 hour. Luang Namtha is 1 hour behind Shanghai.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 176 kg (388 pounds).
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Shanghai (PVG) → Luang Namtha (LXG).
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