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How far is Luang Namtha from Loikaw?

The distance between Loikaw (Loikaw Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 285 miles / 459 kilometers / 248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Loikaw (LIW) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 548 miles / 882 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 56 minutes.

Loikaw Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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285
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459
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Distance from Loikaw to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 285.380 miles
  • 459.274 kilometers
  • 247.988 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
  • 285.105 miles
  • 458.833 kilometers
  • 247.750 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 Loikaw to Luang Namtha?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Loikaw Airport (LIW) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Loikaw to Luang Namtha generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Loikaw Airport
City: Loikaw
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: LIW
ICAO Code: VYLK
Coordinates: 19°41′29″N, 97°12′53″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