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How far is Luang Namtha from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 7476 miles / 12031 kilometers / 6496 nautical miles.

Sacramento International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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12031
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Distance from Sacramento to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7475.590 miles
  • 12030.796 kilometers
  • 6496.110 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
  • 7463.609 miles
  • 12011.514 kilometers
  • 6485.699 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 Sacramento to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 14 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Luang Namtha generates about 922 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 922 kilograms equals 2 034 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sacramento to Luang Namtha

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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