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How far is Luang Namtha from Penang?

The distance between Penang (Penang International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1080 miles / 1738 kilometers / 938 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Penang (PEN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1409 miles / 2268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 10 minutes.

Penang International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Penang to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1079.893 miles
  • 1737.919 kilometers
  • 938.401 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
  • 1085.299 miles
  • 1746.619 kilometers
  • 943.099 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 Penang to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Penang International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Penang International Airport (PEN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Penang to Luang Namtha generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 343 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Penang International Airport
City: Penang
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: PEN
ICAO Code: WMKP
Coordinates: 5°17′49″N, 100°16′37″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