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How far is Luang Namtha from Xichang?

The distance between Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xichang (XIC) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 721 miles / 1160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 35 minutes.

Xichang Qingshan Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Xichang to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 485.820 miles
  • 781.852 kilometers
  • 422.166 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
  • 487.674 miles
  • 784.836 kilometers
  • 423.777 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 Xichang to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Xichang Qingshan Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Xichang to Luang Namtha generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″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