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How far is Luang Namtha from Colombo?

The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1723 miles / 2773 kilometers / 1498 nautical miles.

Bandaranaike International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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1723
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2773
Kilometers
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1498
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 45 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
194 kg

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Distance from Colombo to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1723.294 miles
  • 2773.372 kilometers
  • 1497.501 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
  • 1724.298 miles
  • 2774.989 kilometers
  • 1498.374 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 Colombo to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Colombo to Luang Namtha generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Colombo to Luang Namtha

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

Airport information

Origin Bandaranaike International Airport
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: CMB
ICAO Code: VCBI
Coordinates: 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″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