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How far is Zhongwei from Luang Namtha?

The distance between Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) and Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) is 1166 miles / 1876 kilometers / 1013 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Zhongwei (ZHY) is 1611 miles / 2592 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 38 minutes.

Louang Namtha Airport – Zhongwei Shapotou Airport

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Distance from Luang Namtha to Zhongwei

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1165.707 miles
  • 1876.023 kilometers
  • 1012.971 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
  • 1169.175 miles
  • 1881.605 kilometers
  • 1015.985 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 Zhongwei?

The estimated flight time from Louang Namtha Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)

On average, flying from Luang Namtha to Zhongwei generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Zhongwei

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) and Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY).

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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
City: Zhongwei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZHY
ICAO Code: ZLZW
Coordinates: 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″E