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How far is Luang Prabang from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 8383 miles / 13490 kilometers / 7284 nautical miles.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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8383
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13490
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7284
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Flight time duration
16 h 22 min
CO2 emission
1 055 kg

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Distance from Washington D.C. to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8382.590 miles
  • 13490.470 kilometers
  • 7284.271 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
  • 8371.159 miles
  • 13472.074 kilometers
  • 7274.338 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 Washington D.C. to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 16 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Luang Prabang generates about 1 055 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 055 kilograms equals 2 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Luang Prabang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
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