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How far is Luang Namtha from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1072 miles / 1726 kilometers / 932 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1587 miles / 2554 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 22 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Xining to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1072.352 miles
  • 1725.783 kilometers
  • 931.848 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
  • 1075.825 miles
  • 1731.373 kilometers
  • 934.867 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 Xining to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Xining to Luang Namtha generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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