How far is Luang Namtha from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Ratmalana Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1738 miles / 2796 kilometers / 1510 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Colombo (RML) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 3084 miles / 4963 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 39 minutes.
Ratmalana Airport – Louang Namtha Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Luang Namtha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Luang Namtha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1737.628 miles
- 2796.440 kilometers
- 1509.957 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- 1738.770 miles
- 2798.279 kilometers
- 1510.950 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 Colombo to Luang Namtha?
The estimated flight time from Ratmalana Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Luang Namtha?
Flight carbon footprint between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)
On average, flying from Colombo to Luang Namtha generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Colombo to Luang Namtha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).
Airport information
| Origin | Ratmalana Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | RML |
| ICAO Code: | VCCC |
| Coordinates: | 6°49′19″N, 79°53′10″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 |