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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 2031 miles / 3269 kilometers / 1765 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Sŏndŏng-ni (DSO) is 2950 miles / 4747 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 0 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Sondok Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2030.956 miles
  • 3268.507 kilometers
  • 1764.853 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
  • 2031.625 miles
  • 3269.584 kilometers
  • 1765.434 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sondok Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 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 Sŏndŏng-ni

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

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 Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E