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How far is Luang Namtha from Qiemo?

The distance between Qiemo (Qiemo Yudu Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1516 miles / 2440 kilometers / 1317 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Qiemo (IQM) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 2450 miles / 3943 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 8 minutes.

Qiemo Yudu Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Qiemo to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1516.138 miles
  • 2439.987 kilometers
  • 1317.488 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
  • 1517.879 miles
  • 2442.790 kilometers
  • 1319.001 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 Qiemo to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Qiemo Yudu Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qiemo Yudu Airport (IQM) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Qiemo to Luang Namtha generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 398 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qiemo Yudu Airport (IQM) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Qiemo Yudu Airport
City: Qiemo
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: IQM
ICAO Code: ZWCM
Coordinates: 38°8′57″N, 85°31′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