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How far is Luang Namtha from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 290 miles / 467 kilometers / 252 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 458 miles / 737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 39 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 289.927 miles
  • 466.592 kilometers
  • 251.939 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
  • 290.964 miles
  • 468.261 kilometers
  • 252.840 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 Kunming to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Kunming to Luang Namtha generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 149 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″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