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How far is Luang Prabang from Dunhuang?

The distance between Dunhuang (Dunhuang Mogao International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1462 miles / 2353 kilometers / 1271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dunhuang (DNH) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 2220 miles / 3573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 52 minutes.

Dunhuang Mogao International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Dunhuang to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1462.342 miles
  • 2353.411 kilometers
  • 1270.740 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
  • 1466.131 miles
  • 2359.510 kilometers
  • 1274.033 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 Dunhuang to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Dunhuang Mogao International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Dunhuang to Luang Prabang generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dunhuang Mogao International Airport (DNH) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Dunhuang Mogao International Airport
City: Dunhuang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: DNH
ICAO Code: ZLDH
Coordinates: 40°9′39″N, 94°48′33″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