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How far is Luang Namtha from Balikpapan?

The distance between Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1854 miles / 2983 kilometers / 1611 nautical miles.

Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Balikpapan to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1853.552 miles
  • 2983.002 kilometers
  • 1610.692 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
  • 1859.371 miles
  • 2992.367 kilometers
  • 1615.749 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 Balikpapan to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 4 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Balikpapan to Luang Namtha generates about 204 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 204 kilograms equals 451 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Balikpapan to Luang Namtha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
City: Balikpapan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BPN
ICAO Code: WALL
Coordinates: 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″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