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How far is Luang Namtha from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 89 miles / 143 kilometers / 77 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 190 miles / 305 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 50 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 88.600 miles
  • 142.589 kilometers
  • 76.992 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
  • 88.827 miles
  • 142.953 kilometers
  • 77.188 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 Luang Prabang to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Luang Namtha?

There is no time difference between Luang Prabang and Luang Namtha.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Luang Namtha generates about 38 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 38 kilograms equals 84 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Luang Prabang International Airport
City: Luang Prabang
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: LPQ
ICAO Code: VLLB
Coordinates: 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″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