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How far is Xiahe from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) is 956 miles / 1539 kilometers / 831 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Xiahe (GXH) is 1388 miles / 2234 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 49 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Gannan Xiahe Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Xiahe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 956.284 miles
  • 1538.991 kilometers
  • 830.988 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
  • 959.483 miles
  • 1544.139 kilometers
  • 833.768 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 Xiahe?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Gannan Xiahe Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Xiahe generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 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 Xiahe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH).

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 Gannan Xiahe Airport
City: Xiahe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GXH
ICAO Code: ZLXH
Coordinates: 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″E