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How far is Luang Namtha from Bishkek?

The distance between Bishkek (Manas International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 2176 miles / 3502 kilometers / 1891 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bishkek (FRU) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 3431 miles / 5522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 12 minutes.

Manas International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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2176
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3502
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1891
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Distance from Bishkek to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2175.933 miles
  • 3501.825 kilometers
  • 1890.834 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
  • 2176.561 miles
  • 3502.835 kilometers
  • 1891.380 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 Bishkek to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Manas International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 4 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Manas International Airport (FRU) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Bishkek to Luang Namtha generates about 238 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 238 kilograms equals 524 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Manas International Airport
City: Bishkek
Country: Kyrgyzstan Flag of Kyrgyzstan
IATA Code: FRU
ICAO Code: UAFM
Coordinates: 43°3′40″N, 74°28′39″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