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How far is Luang Namtha from Chiang Rai?

The distance between Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 121 miles / 194 kilometers / 105 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 172 miles / 277 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 38 minutes.

Chiang Rai International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Chiang Rai to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 120.610 miles
  • 194.103 kilometers
  • 104.807 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
  • 120.665 miles
  • 194.191 kilometers
  • 104.855 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 Chiang Rai to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Chiang Rai International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Chiang Rai and Luang Namtha?

There is no time difference between Chiang Rai and Luang Namtha.

Flight carbon footprint between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Chiang Rai to Luang Namtha generates about 43 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 43 kilograms equals 94 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chiang Rai to Luang Namtha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Chiang Rai International Airport
City: Chiang Rai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CEI
ICAO Code: VTCT
Coordinates: 19°57′8″N, 99°52′58″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