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How far is Shantou from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 998 miles / 1607 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Shantou (SWA) is 1330 miles / 2141 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 37 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Shantou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.239 miles
  • 1606.511 kilometers
  • 867.446 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
  • 996.813 miles
  • 1604.215 kilometers
  • 866.207 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 Shantou?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Shantou generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Shantou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).

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 Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E