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How far is Lanzhou from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) is 1148 miles / 1847 kilometers / 997 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Lanzhou (LHW) is 1673 miles / 2692 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 36 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Lanzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1147.799 miles
  • 1847.203 kilometers
  • 997.410 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
  • 1151.574 miles
  • 1853.279 kilometers
  • 1000.691 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 Lanzhou?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Lanzhou generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 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 Lanzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW).

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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
City: Lanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LHW
ICAO Code: ZLLL
Coordinates: 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″E