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How far is Luang Namtha from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 6881 miles / 11074 kilometers / 5980 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6881.258 miles
  • 11074.312 kilometers
  • 5979.650 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
  • 6869.664 miles
  • 11055.652 kilometers
  • 5969.575 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 Vancouver to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 13 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Luang Namtha generates about 838 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 838 kilograms equals 1 848 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Luang Namtha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
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