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How far is Tachileik from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 100 miles / 162 kilometers / 87 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Tachileik (THL) is 153 miles / 246 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 52 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Tachilek Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Tachileik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 100.450 miles
  • 161.659 kilometers
  • 87.289 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
  • 100.361 miles
  • 161.515 kilometers
  • 87.211 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 Tachileik?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Tachilek Airport is 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Tachilek Airport (THL)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Tachileik generates about 40 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 40 kilograms equals 88 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 Tachileik

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

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 Tachilek Airport
City: Tachileik
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: THL
ICAO Code: VYTL
Coordinates: 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E