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How far is Luang Namtha from Ankang?

The distance between Ankang (Ankang Wulipu Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 932 miles / 1500 kilometers / 810 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ankang (AKA) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1269 miles / 2043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 17 minutes.

Ankang Wulipu Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Ankang to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 931.887 miles
  • 1499.727 kilometers
  • 809.788 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
  • 933.954 miles
  • 1503.053 kilometers
  • 811.584 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 Ankang to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Ankang Wulipu Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Ankang to Luang Namtha generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Ankang Wulipu Airport
City: Ankang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AKA
ICAO Code: ZLAK
Coordinates: 32°42′29″N, 108°55′51″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