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How far is Luang Namtha from Yangon?

The distance between Yangon (Yangon International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 444 miles / 714 kilometers / 385 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yangon (RGN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 743 miles / 1195 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 37 minutes.

Yangon International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Yangon to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 443.530 miles
  • 713.792 kilometers
  • 385.417 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
  • 443.938 miles
  • 714.448 kilometers
  • 385.771 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 Yangon to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Yangon International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yangon International Airport (RGN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Yangon to Luang Namtha generates about 90 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 90 kilograms equals 199 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Yangon International Airport
City: Yangon
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: RGN
ICAO Code: VYYY
Coordinates: 16°54′26″N, 96°7′59″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