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How far is Luang Namtha from Shaoyang?

The distance between Shaoyang (Shaoyang Wugang Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers / 616 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shaoyang (WGN) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1093 miles / 1759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 3 minutes.

Shaoyang Wugang Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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616
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Distance from Shaoyang to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 709.028 miles
  • 1141.070 kilometers
  • 616.128 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
  • 709.127 miles
  • 1141.229 kilometers
  • 616.214 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 Shaoyang to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Shaoyang Wugang Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Shaoyang to Luang Namtha generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaoyang Wugang Airport (WGN) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Shaoyang Wugang Airport
City: Shaoyang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WGN
ICAO Code: ZGSY
Coordinates: 26°48′7″N, 110°38′31″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