How far is Kangding from Luang Namtha?
The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 633 miles / 1019 kilometers / 550 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Kangding (KGT) is 954 miles / 1535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 20 minutes.
Louang Namtha Airport – Kangding Airport
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Distance from Luang Namtha to Kangding
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luang Namtha to Kangding. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 632.993 miles
- 1018.703 kilometers
- 550.056 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- 635.345 miles
- 1022.488 kilometers
- 552.099 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 Kangding?
The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Kangding Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luang Namtha and Kangding?
Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Kangding Airport (KGT)
On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Kangding generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 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 Kangding
See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Kangding Airport (KGT).
Airport information
| Origin | Louang Namtha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Namtha |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LXG |
| ICAO Code: | VLLN |
| Coordinates: | 20°58′1″N, 101°24′0″E |
| Destination | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |