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How far is Shanghai from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1422 miles / 2288 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1878 miles / 3022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 8 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)
  • 1421.975 miles
  • 2288.447 kilometers
  • 1235.662 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
  • 1421.356 miles
  • 2287.450 kilometers
  • 1235.124 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Shanghai generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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 Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E