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How far is Luang Namtha from Zhaotong?

The distance between Zhaotong (Zhaotong Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 462 miles / 744 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhaotong (ZAT) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 669 miles / 1076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 26 minutes.

Zhaotong Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Zhaotong to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 462.165 miles
  • 743.783 kilometers
  • 401.611 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
  • 463.709 miles
  • 746.268 kilometers
  • 402.952 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 Zhaotong to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Zhaotong Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhaotong Airport (ZAT) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Zhaotong to Luang Namtha generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Zhaotong Airport
City: Zhaotong
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZAT
ICAO Code: ZPZT
Coordinates: 27°19′32″N, 103°45′17″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