How far is Kangding from Luang Prabang?
The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 707 miles / 1137 kilometers / 614 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Kangding (KGT) is 1097 miles / 1766 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 56 minutes.
Luang Prabang International Airport – Kangding Airport
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Distance from Luang Prabang to Kangding
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luang Prabang to Kangding. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 706.739 miles
- 1137.386 kilometers
- 614.139 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- 709.412 miles
- 1141.688 kilometers
- 616.462 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 Kangding?
The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kangding Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Kangding?
Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Kangding Airport (KGT)
On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Kangding generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 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 Kangding
See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Kangding Airport (KGT).
Airport information
| Origin | Luang Prabang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Prabang |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LPQ |
| ICAO Code: | VLLB |
| Coordinates: | 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″E |
| Destination | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |