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How far is Bangda from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) is 799 miles / 1285 kilometers / 694 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Bangda (BPX) is 1225 miles / 1971 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 47 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Qamdo Bamda Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Bangda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 798.527 miles
  • 1285.104 kilometers
  • 693.901 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
  • 800.848 miles
  • 1288.840 kilometers
  • 695.918 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 Bangda?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Qamdo Bamda Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Bangda generates about 135 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 135 kilograms equals 297 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 Bangda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX).

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 Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E