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How far is Luang Namtha from Shanghai?

The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1422 miles / 2288 kilometers / 1236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1869 miles / 3008 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 56 minutes.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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1422
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1236
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Distance from Shanghai to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1421.975 miles
  • 2288.447 kilometers
  • 1235.662 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
  • 1421.356 miles
  • 2287.450 kilometers
  • 1235.124 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 Shanghai to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Shanghai to Luang Namtha generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHA
ICAO Code: ZSSS
Coordinates: 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″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