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How far is Dunhuang from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) is 1378 miles / 2218 kilometers / 1198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Dunhuang (DNH) is 2159 miles / 3474 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 22 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Dunhuang Mogao International Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Dunhuang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1378.316 miles
  • 2218.185 kilometers
  • 1197.724 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
  • 1381.853 miles
  • 2223.876 kilometers
  • 1200.797 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 Dunhuang?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Dunhuang Mogao International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Dunhuang generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 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 Dunhuang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH).

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 Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
City: Dunhuang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DNH
ICAO Code: ZLDH
Coordinates: 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″E