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How far is Luang Prabang from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 2538 miles / 4084 kilometers / 2205 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 3669 miles / 5904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 52 minutes.

Niigata Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Niigata to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2537.557 miles
  • 4083.802 kilometers
  • 2205.077 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
  • 2535.854 miles
  • 4081.062 kilometers
  • 2203.597 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 Niigata to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Niigata to Luang Prabang generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″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