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How far is Pathein from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Pathein (Pathein Airport) is 529 miles / 851 kilometers / 460 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Pathein (BSX) is 810 miles / 1304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 34 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Pathein Airport

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529
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851
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460
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
103 kg

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Pathein

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 528.959 miles
  • 851.277 kilometers
  • 459.653 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
  • 528.708 miles
  • 850.873 kilometers
  • 459.435 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 Pathein?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pathein Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Pathein Airport (BSX)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Pathein generates about 103 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 103 kilograms equals 227 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 Pathein

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

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 Pathein Airport
City: Pathein
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: BSX
ICAO Code: VYPN
Coordinates: 16°48′54″N, 94°46′47″E