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How far is Luang Prabang from Heihe?

The distance between Heihe (Heihe Aihui Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 2502 miles / 4026 kilometers / 2174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Heihe (HEK) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 3241 miles / 5216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 3 minutes.

Heihe Aihui Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Heihe to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2501.842 miles
  • 4026.325 kilometers
  • 2174.041 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
  • 2504.023 miles
  • 4029.835 kilometers
  • 2175.937 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 Heihe to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Heihe Aihui Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Heihe to Luang Prabang generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Heihe Aihui Airport (HEK) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Heihe Aihui Airport
City: Heihe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HEK
ICAO Code: ZYHE
Coordinates: 50°10′17″N, 127°18′31″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