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How far is Luang Namtha from Yushu?

The distance between Yushu (Yushu Batang Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers / 747 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yushu (YUS) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1258 miles / 2024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 57 minutes.

Yushu Batang Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Yushu to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 860.189 miles
  • 1384.340 kilometers
  • 747.484 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
  • 862.777 miles
  • 1388.504 kilometers
  • 749.732 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 Yushu to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Yushu Batang Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Yushu to Luang Namtha generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Yushu Batang Airport
City: Yushu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YUS
ICAO Code: ZYLS
Coordinates: 32°50′11″N, 97°2′11″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