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How far is Pohang from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Pohang (Pohang Airport) is 1990 miles / 3203 kilometers / 1729 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Pohang (KPO) is 3186 miles / 5128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 28 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Pohang Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Pohang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1990.167 miles
  • 3202.864 kilometers
  • 1729.408 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
  • 1989.700 miles
  • 3202.111 kilometers
  • 1729.002 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 Pohang?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pohang Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Pohang Airport (KPO)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Pohang generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 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 Pohang

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

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 Pohang Airport
City: Pohang
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KPO
ICAO Code: RKTH
Coordinates: 35°59′16″N, 129°25′11″E