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How far is Luang Namtha from Zhongwei?

The distance between Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1603 miles / 2579 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 28 minutes.

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Zhongwei to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1165.707 miles
  • 1876.023 kilometers
  • 1012.971 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
  • 1169.175 miles
  • 1881.605 kilometers
  • 1015.985 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 Zhongwei to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Zhongwei to Luang Namtha generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
City: Zhongwei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZHY
ICAO Code: ZLZW
Coordinates: 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″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