How far is Luang Prabang from Colombo?
The distance between Colombo (Bandaranaike International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1731 miles / 2786 kilometers / 1504 nautical miles.
Bandaranaike International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport
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Distance from Colombo to Luang Prabang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Colombo to Luang Prabang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1731.182 miles
- 2786.068 kilometers
- 1504.356 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- 1731.715 miles
- 2786.926 kilometers
- 1504.820 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 Colombo to Luang Prabang?
The estimated flight time from Bandaranaike International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 3 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Luang Prabang?
Flight carbon footprint between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
On average, flying from Colombo to Luang Prabang generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 430 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Colombo to Luang Prabang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Bandaranaike International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Colombo |
| Country: | Sri Lanka  |
| IATA Code: | CMB |
| ICAO Code: | VCBI |
| Coordinates: | 7°10′50″N, 79°53′2″E |
| Destination | Luang Prabang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Prabang |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LPQ |
| ICAO Code: | VLLB |
| Coordinates: | 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″E |