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How far is Luang Namtha from Handan?

The distance between Handan (Handan Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1329 miles / 2138 kilometers / 1155 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Handan (HDG) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1785 miles / 2873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 36 minutes.

Handan Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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1329
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2138
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1155
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Distance from Handan to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1328.611 miles
  • 2138.192 kilometers
  • 1154.531 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
  • 1330.541 miles
  • 2141.298 kilometers
  • 1156.209 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 Handan to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Handan Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Handan Airport (HDG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Handan to Luang Namtha generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 372 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Handan Airport (HDG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Handan Airport
City: Handan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HDG
ICAO Code: ZBHD
Coordinates: 36°31′32″N, 114°25′32″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