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How far is Luang Namtha from Sanya?

The distance between Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 553 miles / 890 kilometers / 481 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanya (SYX) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1110 miles / 1787 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 0 minutes.

Sanya Phoenix International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Sanya to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 553.284 miles
  • 890.424 kilometers
  • 480.791 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
  • 552.820 miles
  • 889.677 kilometers
  • 480.387 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 Sanya to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Sanya to Luang Namtha generates about 106 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 106 kilograms equals 235 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″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