Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Luang Namtha from Arxan?

The distance between Arxan (Arxan Yi'ershi Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 2091 miles / 3365 kilometers / 1817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arxan (YIE) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 2696 miles / 4338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 30 minutes.

Arxan Yi'ershi Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

Distance arrow
2091
Miles
Distance arrow
3365
Kilometers
Distance arrow
1817
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Arxan to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2090.940 miles
  • 3365.042 kilometers
  • 1816.977 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
  • 2093.573 miles
  • 3369.279 kilometers
  • 1819.265 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 Arxan to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Arxan Yi'ershi Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Arxan Yi'ershi Airport (YIE) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Arxan to Luang Namtha generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Arxan Yi'ershi Airport (YIE) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Arxan Yi'ershi Airport
City: Arxan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIE
ICAO Code: ZBES
Coordinates: 47°18′38″N, 119°54′42″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