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How far is Nangan from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Nangan (Matsu Nangan Airport) is 1211 miles / 1949 kilometers / 1053 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Nangan (LZN) is 2219 miles / 3571 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 30 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Matsu Nangan Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Nangan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1211.196 miles
  • 1949.231 kilometers
  • 1052.500 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
  • 1210.096 miles
  • 1947.461 kilometers
  • 1051.545 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 Nangan?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Matsu Nangan Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Nangan generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 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 Nangan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Matsu Nangan Airport (LZN).

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 Matsu Nangan Airport
City: Nangan
Country: Taiwan Flag of Taiwan
IATA Code: LZN
ICAO Code: RCFG
Coordinates: 26°9′35″N, 119°57′28″E