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How far is Ankang from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Ankang (Ankang Wulipu Airport) is 976 miles / 1571 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Ankang (AKA) is 1420 miles / 2286 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 3 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Ankang Wulipu Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Ankang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 976.219 miles
  • 1571.073 kilometers
  • 848.311 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
  • 978.776 miles
  • 1575.188 kilometers
  • 850.533 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 Luang Prabang to Ankang?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Ankang Wulipu Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Ankang generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Ankang Wulipu Airport
City: Ankang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AKA
ICAO Code: ZLAK
Coordinates: 32°42′29″N, 108°55′51″E