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How far is Luang Namtha from Kengtung?

The distance between Kengtung (Kengtung Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 116 miles / 187 kilometers / 101 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kengtung (KET) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 198 miles / 319 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 43 minutes.

Kengtung Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Kengtung to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 116.162 miles
  • 186.945 kilometers
  • 100.942 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
  • 116.009 miles
  • 186.698 kilometers
  • 100.809 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 Kengtung to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Kengtung Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kengtung Airport (KET) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Kengtung to Luang Namtha generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kengtung Airport
City: Kengtung
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: KET
ICAO Code: VYKG
Coordinates: 21°18′5″N, 99°38′9″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