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How far is Luang Namtha from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 2533 miles / 4077 kilometers / 2201 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 3592 miles / 5781 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 39 minutes.

Niigata Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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2533
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4077
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2201
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Distance from Niigata to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2533.203 miles
  • 4076.796 kilometers
  • 2201.293 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
  • 2531.065 miles
  • 4073.354 kilometers
  • 2199.435 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 Niigata to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Niigata to Luang Namtha generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″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