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How far is Luang Namtha from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 400 miles / 643 kilometers / 347 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 564 miles / 908 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 34 minutes.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Lijiang to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 399.841 miles
  • 643.481 kilometers
  • 347.452 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
  • 401.350 miles
  • 645.910 kilometers
  • 348.764 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 Lijiang to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Luang Namtha generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 185 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″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