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How far is Luang Namtha from Yichang?

The distance between Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 914 miles / 1471 kilometers / 794 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yichang (YIH) to Luang Namtha (LXG) is 1289 miles / 2075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 47 minutes.

Yichang Sanxia Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Yichang to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 914.250 miles
  • 1471.342 kilometers
  • 794.461 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
  • 915.304 miles
  • 1473.039 kilometers
  • 795.377 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 Yichang to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Yichang to Luang Namtha generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′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