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How far is Luang Prabang from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 353 miles / 567 kilometers / 306 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 602 miles / 969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 15 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 352.563 miles
  • 567.395 kilometers
  • 306.369 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
  • 353.999 miles
  • 569.706 kilometers
  • 307.617 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 Kunming to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Kunming to Luang Prabang generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″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