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How far is Kathmandu from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) is 1111 miles / 1788 kilometers / 966 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 1868 miles / 3006 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 44 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Tribhuvan International Airport

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1111
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1788
Kilometers
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966
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 36 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
157 kg

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Kathmandu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1111.204 miles
  • 1788.310 kilometers
  • 965.610 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
  • 1110.410 miles
  • 1787.031 kilometers
  • 964.920 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 Kathmandu?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Kathmandu generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Kathmandu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).

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 Tribhuvan International Airport
City: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: KTM
ICAO Code: VNKT
Coordinates: 27°41′47″N, 85°21′32″E