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How far is Luang Prabang from Banmaw?

The distance between Banmaw (Bhamo Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 436 miles / 701 kilometers / 379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Banmaw (BMO) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 887 miles / 1427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 55 minutes.

Bhamo Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Banmaw to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 435.581 miles
  • 700.999 kilometers
  • 378.509 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
  • 436.089 miles
  • 701.817 kilometers
  • 378.951 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 Banmaw to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Bhamo Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bhamo Airport (BMO) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Banmaw to Luang Prabang generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Banmaw to Luang Prabang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bhamo Airport (BMO) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Bhamo Airport
City: Banmaw
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: BMO
ICAO Code: VYBM
Coordinates: 24°16′8″N, 97°14′46″E
Destination Luang Prabang International Airport
City: Luang Prabang
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: LPQ
ICAO Code: VLLB
Coordinates: 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″E