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How far is Luang Namtha from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Luang Namtha (Louang Namtha Airport) is 5991 miles / 9642 kilometers / 5206 nautical miles.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Louang Namtha Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Luang Namtha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5991.393 miles
  • 9642.213 kilometers
  • 5206.379 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
  • 5981.872 miles
  • 9626.889 kilometers
  • 5198.104 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 Whitehorse to Luang Namtha?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Luang Namtha generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Luang Namtha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Louang Namtha Airport (LXG).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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