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How far is Luang Namtha from Thandwe?

The distance between Thandwe (Thandwe Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 494 miles / 794 kilometers / 429 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thandwe (SNW) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 919 miles / 1479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 23 minutes.

Thandwe Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Thandwe to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 493.505 miles
  • 794.219 kilometers
  • 428.844 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
  • 493.125 miles
  • 793.608 kilometers
  • 428.514 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 Thandwe to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Thandwe Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thandwe Airport (SNW) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Thandwe to Luang Namtha generates about 98 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 98 kilograms equals 215 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Thandwe Airport
City: Thandwe
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: SNW
ICAO Code: VYTD
Coordinates: 18°27′38″N, 94°18′0″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