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How far is Hechi from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Hechi (Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport) is 489 miles / 788 kilometers / 425 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Hechi (HCJ) is 838 miles / 1348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 22 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Hechi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 489.466 miles
  • 787.719 kilometers
  • 425.334 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
  • 490.024 miles
  • 788.617 kilometers
  • 425.819 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 Hechi?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Hechi generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 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 Hechi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport (HCJ).

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 Hechi Jinchengjiang Airport
City: Hechi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HCJ
ICAO Code: ZGHC
Coordinates: 24°48′18″N, 107°41′58″E