How far is Luang Namtha from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 951 miles / 1531 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1761 miles / 2834 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 57 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Louang Namtha Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Luang Namtha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Luang Namtha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 951.072 miles
- 1530.603 kilometers
- 826.459 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- 951.363 miles
- 1531.071 kilometers
- 826.712 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 Shigatse to Luang Namtha?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Luang Namtha?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Luang Namtha generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Luang Namtha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).
Airport information
| Origin | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |
| Destination | Louang Namtha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Namtha |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LXG |
| ICAO Code: | VLLN |
| Coordinates: | 20°58′1″N, 101°24′0″E |