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How far is Luang Namtha from Shiyan?

The distance between Shiyan (Shiyan Wudangshan Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 992 miles / 1596 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shiyan (WDS) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1411 miles / 2270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 48 minutes.

Shiyan Wudangshan Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Shiyan to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 991.712 miles
  • 1596.006 kilometers
  • 861.774 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
  • 993.383 miles
  • 1598.695 kilometers
  • 863.226 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 Shiyan to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Shiyan Wudangshan Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Shiyan to Luang Namtha generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (WDS) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Shiyan Wudangshan Airport
City: Shiyan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WDS
ICAO Code: ZHSY
Coordinates: 32°35′30″N, 110°54′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