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How far is Shymkent from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Shymkent (Shymkent International Airport) is 2366 miles / 3807 kilometers / 2056 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Shymkent (CIT) is 3708 miles / 5968 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 50 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Shymkent International Airport

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2366
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Distance from Luang Namtha to Shymkent

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2365.798 miles
  • 3807.383 kilometers
  • 2055.822 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
  • 2365.415 miles
  • 3806.766 kilometers
  • 2055.489 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 Namtha to Shymkent?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Shymkent International Airport is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Shymkent generates about 260 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 260 kilograms equals 572 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 Namtha to Shymkent

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Shymkent International Airport (CIT).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Shymkent International Airport
City: Shymkent
Country: Kazakhstan Flag of Kazakhstan
IATA Code: CIT
ICAO Code: UAII
Coordinates: 42°21′51″N, 69°28′44″E