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How far is Luang Prabang from Bangda?

The distance between Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 799 miles / 1285 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangda (BPX) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1217 miles / 1958 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 38 minutes.

Qamdo Bamda Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Bangda to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 798.527 miles
  • 1285.104 kilometers
  • 693.901 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
  • 800.848 miles
  • 1288.840 kilometers
  • 695.918 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 Bangda to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Bangda to Luang Prabang generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″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