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How far is Luang Namtha from Basrah?

The distance between Basrah (Basra International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 3383 miles / 5445 kilometers / 2940 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Basrah (BSR) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 4752 miles / 7648 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 2 minutes.

Basra International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Basrah to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3383.077 miles
  • 5444.535 kilometers
  • 2939.814 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
  • 3377.866 miles
  • 5436.148 kilometers
  • 2935.285 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 Basrah to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Basra International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Basra International Airport (BSR) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Basrah to Luang Namtha generates about 380 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 380 kilograms equals 839 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Basra International Airport (BSR) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Basra International Airport
City: Basrah
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BSR
ICAO Code: ORMM
Coordinates: 30°32′56″N, 47°39′43″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