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How far is Luang Namtha from Yining?

The distance between Yining (Yining Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1959 miles / 3153 kilometers / 1703 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yining (YIN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 2885 miles / 4643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 26 minutes.

Yining Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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1959
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3153
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1703
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Distance from Yining to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1959.319 miles
  • 3153.219 kilometers
  • 1702.602 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
  • 1961.310 miles
  • 3156.423 kilometers
  • 1704.332 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 Yining to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Yining Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yining Airport (YIN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Yining to Luang Namtha generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yining Airport (YIN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″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