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How far is Phaplu from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1037 miles / 1669 kilometers / 901 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1824 miles / 2935 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 55 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Phaplu Airport

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1037
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1669
Kilometers
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901
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 27 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
153 kg

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Phaplu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1036.852 miles
  • 1668.651 kilometers
  • 901.000 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
  • 1036.205 miles
  • 1667.611 kilometers
  • 900.438 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 Phaplu?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Phaplu generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Phaplu

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

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 Phaplu Airport
City: Phaplu
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: PPL
ICAO Code: VNPL
Coordinates: 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E