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How far is Luang Namtha from Tianshui?

The distance between Tianshui (Tianshui Maijishan Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 975 miles / 1569 kilometers / 847 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tianshui (THQ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 21 minutes.

Tianshui Maijishan Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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975
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1569
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847
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Distance from Tianshui to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 974.685 miles
  • 1568.604 kilometers
  • 846.978 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
  • 977.599 miles
  • 1573.294 kilometers
  • 849.511 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 Tianshui to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Tianshui Maijishan Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Tianshui to Luang Namtha generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Tianshui Maijishan Airport
City: Tianshui
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: THQ
ICAO Code: ZLTS
Coordinates: 34°33′33″N, 105°51′36″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