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How far is Luang Namtha from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 2200 miles / 3540 kilometers / 1912 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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2200
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3540
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1912
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Distance from Malé to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2199.725 miles
  • 3540.115 kilometers
  • 1911.509 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
  • 2200.733 miles
  • 3541.737 kilometers
  • 1912.385 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 Malé to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Malé to Luang Namtha generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 530 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Luang Namtha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Velana International Airport
City: Malé
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: MLE
ICAO Code: VRMM
Coordinates: 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E
Destination 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