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How far is Luang Namtha from Mandalgobi?

The distance between Mandalgobi (Mandalgobi Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1729 miles / 2783 kilometers / 1503 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mandalgobi (MXW) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 2282 miles / 3673 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 32 minutes.

Mandalgobi Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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1729
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2783
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1503
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Distance from Mandalgobi to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1729.485 miles
  • 2783.337 kilometers
  • 1502.882 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
  • 1733.607 miles
  • 2789.970 kilometers
  • 1506.464 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 Mandalgobi to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Mandalgobi Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Mandalgobi Airport (MXW) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Mandalgobi to Luang Namtha generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 429 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mandalgobi to Luang Namtha

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

Airport information

Origin Mandalgobi Airport
City: Mandalgobi
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: MXW
ICAO Code: ZMMG
Coordinates: 45°44′17″N, 106°16′8″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