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How far is Luang Namtha from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1079 miles / 1737 kilometers / 938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1520 miles / 2447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 4 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1079.148 miles
  • 1736.720 kilometers
  • 937.754 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
  • 1082.566 miles
  • 1742.221 kilometers
  • 940.724 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 Lanzhou to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Lanzhou to Luang Namtha generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
City: Lanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LHW
ICAO Code: ZLLL
Coordinates: 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″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