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How far is Luang Namtha from Kota Kinabalu?

The distance between Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1426 miles / 2294 kilometers / 1239 nautical miles.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1425.708 miles
  • 2294.455 kilometers
  • 1238.906 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
  • 1428.583 miles
  • 2299.081 kilometers
  • 1241.404 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 Kota Kinabalu to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Kota Kinabalu to Luang Namtha generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kota Kinabalu to Luang Namtha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Kota Kinabalu International Airport
City: Kota Kinabalu
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: BKI
ICAO Code: WBKK
Coordinates: 5°56′13″N, 116°3′3″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