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How far is Pohang from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 1983 miles / 3191 kilometers / 1723 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Pohang (KPO) is 3043 miles / 4897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 53 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Pohang Airport

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1983
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3191
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1723
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Distance from Luang Namtha to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1982.919 miles
  • 3191.200 kilometers
  • 1723.110 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
  • 1981.987 miles
  • 3189.698 kilometers
  • 1722.299 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 Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Pohang Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Pohang generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 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 Pohang

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

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 Pohang Airport
City: Pohang
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KPO
ICAO Code: RKTH
Coordinates: 35°59′16″N, 129°25′11″E