How far is Luang Namtha from Lukla?
The distance between Lukla (Tenzing–Hillary Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1033 miles / 1663 kilometers / 898 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lukla (LUA) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1845 miles / 2970 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 18 minutes.
Tenzing–Hillary Airport – Louang Namtha Airport
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Distance from Lukla to Luang Namtha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lukla to Luang Namtha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1033.191 miles
- 1662.760 kilometers
- 897.819 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- 1032.607 miles
- 1661.819 kilometers
- 897.311 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 Lukla to Luang Namtha?
The estimated flight time from Tenzing–Hillary Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lukla and Luang Namtha?
Flight carbon footprint between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)
On average, flying from Lukla to Luang Namtha generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lukla to Luang Namtha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tenzing–Hillary Airport (LUA) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).
Airport information
| Origin | Tenzing–Hillary Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lukla |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | LUA |
| ICAO Code: | VNLK |
| Coordinates: | 27°41′12″N, 86°43′46″E |
| Destination | Louang Namtha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Namtha |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LXG |
| ICAO Code: | VLLN |
| Coordinates: | 20°58′1″N, 101°24′0″E |