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How far is Handan from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Handan (Handan Airport) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Handan (HDG) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 17 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Handan Airport

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1365
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2197
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1186
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Distance from Luang Prabang to Handan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1364.980 miles
  • 2196.722 kilometers
  • 1186.135 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
  • 1367.417 miles
  • 2200.645 kilometers
  • 1188.253 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 Handan?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Handan Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Handan Airport (HDG)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Handan generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Handan

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

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 Handan Airport
City: Handan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HDG
ICAO Code: ZBHD
Coordinates: 36°31′32″N, 114°25′32″E