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How far is Simikot from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Simikot (Simikot Airport) is 1449 miles / 2333 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Simikot (IMK) is 2618 miles / 4214 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 37 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Simikot Airport

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1449
Miles
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2333
Kilometers
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1259
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 14 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
176 kg

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Simikot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1449.385 miles
  • 2332.558 kilometers
  • 1259.481 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
  • 1448.734 miles
  • 2331.511 kilometers
  • 1258.915 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 Simikot?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Simikot Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Simikot Airport (IMK)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Simikot generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Simikot

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

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 Simikot Airport
City: Simikot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: IMK
ICAO Code: VNST
Coordinates: 29°58′15″N, 81°49′8″E