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How far is Luang Prabang from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 5895 miles / 9487 kilometers / 5122 nautical miles.

Lanseria International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5894.778 miles
  • 9486.725 kilometers
  • 5122.422 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
  • 5897.894 miles
  • 9491.740 kilometers
  • 5125.130 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 Johannesburg to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Luang Prabang generates about 702 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 702 kilograms equals 1 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Johannesburg to Luang Prabang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′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