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How far is Luang Namtha from Taiyuan?

The distance between Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1337 miles / 2152 kilometers / 1162 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taiyuan (TYN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1734 miles / 2791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 40 minutes.

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Taiyuan to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1337.126 miles
  • 2151.895 kilometers
  • 1161.930 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
  • 1339.626 miles
  • 2155.919 kilometers
  • 1164.103 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 Taiyuan to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Taiyuan to Luang Namtha generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
City: Taiyuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TYN
ICAO Code: ZBYN
Coordinates: 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″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