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How far is Lijiang from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 482 miles / 776 kilometers / 419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Lijiang (LJG) is 717 miles / 1154 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 22 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Lijiang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 482.292 miles
  • 776.174 kilometers
  • 419.100 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
  • 484.061 miles
  • 779.021 kilometers
  • 420.638 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 Lijiang?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Lijiang generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 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 Lijiang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).

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 Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
City: Lijiang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LJG
ICAO Code: ZPLJ
Coordinates: 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E