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How far is Luang Prabang from Lijiang?

The distance between Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 482 miles / 776 kilometers / 419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lijiang (LJG) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 708 miles / 1139 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 10 minutes.

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Lijiang to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 482.292 miles
  • 776.174 kilometers
  • 419.100 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
  • 484.061 miles
  • 779.021 kilometers
  • 420.638 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 Lijiang to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Lijiang to Luang Prabang generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″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