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How far is Luang Namtha from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1446 miles / 2327 kilometers / 1256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1901 miles / 3059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 31 minutes.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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1446
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2327
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1256
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Distance from Shanghai to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1445.703 miles
  • 2326.634 kilometers
  • 1256.282 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
  • 1444.994 miles
  • 2325.493 kilometers
  • 1255.666 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 Shanghai to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Luang Namtha generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″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