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How far is Xichang from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 486 miles / 782 kilometers / 422 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Xichang (XIC) is 729 miles / 1173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 45 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 485.820 miles
  • 781.852 kilometers
  • 422.166 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
  • 487.674 miles
  • 784.836 kilometers
  • 423.777 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Xichang generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 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 Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E