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How far is Luang Namtha from Shache?

The distance between Shache (Shache Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1877 miles / 3021 kilometers / 1631 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shache (QSZ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 3014 miles / 4851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 57 hours 29 minutes.

Shache Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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1877
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3021
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1631
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Distance from Shache to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1877.424 miles
  • 3021.421 kilometers
  • 1631.437 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
  • 1877.617 miles
  • 3021.732 kilometers
  • 1631.605 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 Shache to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Shache Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shache Airport (QSZ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Shache to Luang Namtha generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Shache Airport
City: Shache
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: QSZ
ICAO Code: ZWSC
Coordinates: 38°16′51″N, 77°4′30″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