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How far is Luang Namtha from Shiquanhe?

The distance between Shiquanhe (Ngari Gunsa Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1524 miles / 2452 kilometers / 1324 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 2492 miles / 4010 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 49 minutes.

Ngari Gunsa Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Shiquanhe to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1523.579 miles
  • 2451.963 kilometers
  • 1323.954 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
  • 1522.930 miles
  • 2450.919 kilometers
  • 1323.390 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 Shiquanhe to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Ngari Gunsa Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Shiquanhe to Luang Namtha generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Ngari Gunsa Airport
City: Shiquanhe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NGQ
ICAO Code: ZUAL
Coordinates: 32°6′0″N, 80°3′11″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