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How far is Luang Namtha from Riyadh?

The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 3474 miles / 5590 kilometers / 3019 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 5290 miles / 8513 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 52 minutes.

King Khalid International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Riyadh to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3473.648 miles
  • 5590.294 kilometers
  • 3018.517 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
  • 3468.130 miles
  • 5581.414 kilometers
  • 3013.723 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 Riyadh to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Riyadh to Luang Namtha generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 863 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin King Khalid International Airport
City: Riyadh
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: RUH
ICAO Code: OERK
Coordinates: 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″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