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How far is Luang Namtha from Ulaanbaatar?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar (Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1877 miles / 3020 kilometers / 1631 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ulaanbaatar (ULN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 2442 miles / 3930 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 55 minutes.

Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Ulaanbaatar to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1876.732 miles
  • 3020.307 kilometers
  • 1630.835 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
  • 1880.880 miles
  • 3026.983 kilometers
  • 1634.440 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 Ulaanbaatar to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Ulaanbaatar to Luang Namtha generates about 206 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 206 kilograms equals 455 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
City: Ulaanbaatar
Country: Mongolia Flag of Mongolia
IATA Code: ULN
ICAO Code: ZMUB
Coordinates: 47°50′35″N, 106°46′1″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