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How far is Luang Prabang from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 744 miles / 1197 kilometers / 646 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (CTU) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1102 miles / 1774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 20 minutes.

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Chengdu to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 743.649 miles
  • 1196.787 kilometers
  • 646.213 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
  • 746.354 miles
  • 1201.140 kilometers
  • 648.564 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 Chengdu to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Luang Prabang generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 285 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CTU
ICAO Code: ZUUU
Coordinates: 30°34′42″N, 103°56′49″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