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How far is Luang Namtha from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 671 miles / 1079 kilometers / 583 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 947 miles / 1524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 23 minutes.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 670.632 miles
  • 1079.277 kilometers
  • 582.763 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
  • 672.829 miles
  • 1082.813 kilometers
  • 584.672 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 Chengdu to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Luang Namtha generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″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