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How far is Banmaw from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Banmaw (Bhamo Airport) is 436 miles / 701 kilometers / 379 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Banmaw (BMO) is 888 miles / 1429 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 55 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Bhamo Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Banmaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 435.581 miles
  • 700.999 kilometers
  • 378.509 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
  • 436.089 miles
  • 701.817 kilometers
  • 378.951 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 Banmaw?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Bhamo Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Bhamo Airport (BMO)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Banmaw generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 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 Banmaw

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

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 Bhamo Airport
City: Banmaw
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: BMO
ICAO Code: VYBM
Coordinates: 24°16′8″N, 97°14′46″E