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How far is Balikpapan from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Balikpapan (Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport) is 1765 miles / 2841 kilometers / 1534 nautical miles.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Balikpapan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1765.030 miles
  • 2840.540 kilometers
  • 1533.769 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
  • 1770.622 miles
  • 2849.539 kilometers
  • 1538.628 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 Balikpapan?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport is 3 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Balikpapan generates about 197 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 197 kilograms equals 435 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Luang Prabang to Balikpapan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport (BPN).

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 Balikpapan Sepinggan Airport
City: Balikpapan
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: BPN
ICAO Code: WALL
Coordinates: 1°16′5″S, 116°53′38″E