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How far is Shanghai from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1446 miles / 2327 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1908 miles / 3070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 41 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1445.703 miles
  • 2326.634 kilometers
  • 1256.282 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
  • 1444.994 miles
  • 2325.493 kilometers
  • 1255.666 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Shanghai generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E