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How far is Luang Namtha from Herat?

The distance between Herat (Herat International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 2551 miles / 4106 kilometers / 2217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Herat (HEA) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 3705 miles / 5963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 58 minutes.

Herat International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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2551
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4106
Kilometers
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2217
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 19 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
281 kg

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Distance from Herat to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2551.392 miles
  • 4106.067 kilometers
  • 2217.099 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
  • 2548.426 miles
  • 4101.294 kilometers
  • 2214.522 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 Herat to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Herat International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Herat to Luang Namtha generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 620 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Herat International Airport
City: Herat
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: HEA
ICAO Code: OAHR
Coordinates: 34°12′35″N, 62°13′41″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