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How far is Yining from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Yining (Yining Airport) is 1959 miles / 3153 kilometers / 1703 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Yining (YIN) is 2893 miles / 4656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 31 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Yining Airport

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1959
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3153
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1703
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Distance from Luang Namtha to Yining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1959.319 miles
  • 3153.219 kilometers
  • 1702.602 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
  • 1961.310 miles
  • 3156.423 kilometers
  • 1704.332 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 Yining?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Yining Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Yining Airport (YIN)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Yining generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Yining

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

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 Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E