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How far is Simikot from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Simikot (Simikot Airport) is 1369 miles / 2203 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Simikot (IMK) is 2475 miles / 3983 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 2 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Simikot Airport

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1369
Miles
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2203
Kilometers
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1189
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 5 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
171 kg

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Simikot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1368.713 miles
  • 2202.730 kilometers
  • 1189.379 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
  • 1367.874 miles
  • 2201.380 kilometers
  • 1188.650 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 Simikot?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Simikot Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Simikot Airport (IMK)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Simikot generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Simikot

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Simikot Airport (IMK).

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 Simikot Airport
City: Simikot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: IMK
ICAO Code: VNST
Coordinates: 29°58′15″N, 81°49′8″E