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How far is Myitkyina from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Myitkyina (Myitkyina Airport) is 398 miles / 641 kilometers / 346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Myitkyina (MYT) is 746 miles / 1200 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Myitkyina Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Myitkyina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 398.307 miles
  • 641.013 kilometers
  • 346.119 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
  • 398.975 miles
  • 642.088 kilometers
  • 346.700 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 Myitkyina?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Myitkyina Airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Myitkyina Airport (MYT)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Myitkyina generates about 84 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 84 kilograms equals 184 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 Myitkyina

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

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 Myitkyina Airport
City: Myitkyina
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: MYT
ICAO Code: VYMK
Coordinates: 25°23′0″N, 97°21′6″E