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How far is Luang Namtha from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 2921 miles / 4701 kilometers / 2539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 5718 miles / 9203 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 114 hours 37 minutes.

Sharjah International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Sharjah to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2921.368 miles
  • 4701.487 kilometers
  • 2538.600 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
  • 2916.772 miles
  • 4694.089 kilometers
  • 2534.605 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 Sharjah to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Luang Namtha generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″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