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How far is Mandalay from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Mandalay (Mandalay International Airport) is 419 miles / 674 kilometers / 364 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Mandalay (MDL) is 800 miles / 1288 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 59 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Mandalay International Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Mandalay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 418.769 miles
  • 673.943 kilometers
  • 363.900 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
  • 418.341 miles
  • 673.255 kilometers
  • 363.528 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 Mandalay?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Mandalay International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Mandalay International Airport (MDL)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Mandalay generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 191 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 Mandalay

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

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 Mandalay International Airport
City: Mandalay
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: MDL
ICAO Code: VYMD
Coordinates: 21°42′7″N, 95°58′40″E