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How far is Xiahe from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) is 1027 miles / 1653 kilometers / 893 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Xiahe (GXH) is 1532 miles / 2465 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 25 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Gannan Xiahe Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Xiahe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1027.287 miles
  • 1653.259 kilometers
  • 892.688 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
  • 1030.827 miles
  • 1658.955 kilometers
  • 895.764 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 Xiahe?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Gannan Xiahe Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Xiahe generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 336 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 Xiahe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH).

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 Gannan Xiahe Airport
City: Xiahe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GXH
ICAO Code: ZLXH
Coordinates: 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″E