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How far is Luang Namtha from Sakon Nakhon?

The distance between Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sakon Nakhon (SNO) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 529 miles / 851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 5 minutes.

Sakon Nakhon Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Sakon Nakhon to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 314.494 miles
  • 506.129 kilometers
  • 273.288 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
  • 315.317 miles
  • 507.454 kilometers
  • 274.003 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 Sakon Nakhon to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Sakon Nakhon Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sakon Nakhon and Luang Namtha?

There is no time difference between Sakon Nakhon and Luang Namtha.

Flight carbon footprint between Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Sakon Nakhon to Luang Namtha generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sakon Nakhon to Luang Namtha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Sakon Nakhon Airport
City: Sakon Nakhon
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: SNO
ICAO Code: VTUI
Coordinates: 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″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