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How far is Luang Namtha from Ürümqi?

The distance between Ürümqi (Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 1772 miles / 2852 kilometers / 1540 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ürümqi (URC) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 2669 miles / 4296 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 38 minutes.

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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1772
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Distance from Ürümqi to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1772.139 miles
  • 2851.982 kilometers
  • 1539.947 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
  • 1775.133 miles
  • 2856.800 kilometers
  • 1542.549 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 Ürümqi to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Ürümqi to Luang Namtha generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport
City: Ürümqi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: URC
ICAO Code: ZWWW
Coordinates: 43°54′25″N, 87°28′27″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