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How far is Luang Namtha from Shantou?

The distance between Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 998 miles / 1607 kilometers / 867 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shantou (SWA) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1327 miles / 2135 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 38 minutes.

Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Shantou to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.239 miles
  • 1606.511 kilometers
  • 867.446 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
  • 996.813 miles
  • 1604.215 kilometers
  • 866.207 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 Shantou to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Shantou to Luang Namtha generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
City: Shantou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SWA
ICAO Code: ZGOW
Coordinates: 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″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