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How far is Shiyan from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Shiyan (Shiyan Wudangshan Airport) is 992 miles / 1596 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Shiyan (WDS) is 1406 miles / 2263 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 43 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Shiyan Wudangshan Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Shiyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 991.712 miles
  • 1596.006 kilometers
  • 861.774 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
  • 993.383 miles
  • 1598.695 kilometers
  • 863.226 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 Shiyan?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Shiyan Wudangshan Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Shiyan generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Shiyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS).

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 Shiyan Wudangshan Airport
City: Shiyan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WDS
ICAO Code: ZHSY
Coordinates: 32°35′30″N, 110°54′28″E