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How far is Hechi from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Hechi (Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport) is 481 miles / 773 kilometers / 418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Hechi (HCJ) is 847 miles / 1363 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 43 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Hechi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 480.583 miles
  • 773.423 kilometers
  • 417.615 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
  • 480.633 miles
  • 773.503 kilometers
  • 417.658 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 Hechi?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Hechi generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 211 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 Hechi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ).

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 Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport
City: Hechi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HCJ
ICAO Code: ZGHC
Coordinates: 24°48′18″N, 107°41′58″E