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How far is Luang Namtha from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 7948 miles / 12791 kilometers / 6907 nautical miles.

San Diego International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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12791
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Distance from San Diego to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7948.206 miles
  • 12791.398 kilometers
  • 6906.802 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
  • 7936.389 miles
  • 12772.380 kilometers
  • 6896.533 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 San Diego to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from San Diego International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from San Diego to Luang Namtha generates about 991 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 991 kilograms equals 2 184 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from San Diego to Luang Namtha

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
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