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How far is Magway from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Magway (Magway Airport) is 470 miles / 756 kilometers / 408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Magway (MWQ) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 58 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Magway Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Magway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 469.685 miles
  • 755.885 kilometers
  • 408.145 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
  • 468.980 miles
  • 754.750 kilometers
  • 407.532 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 Magway?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Magway Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Magway Airport (MWQ)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Magway generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 208 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 Magway

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

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 Magway Airport
City: Magway
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: MWQ
ICAO Code: VYMW
Coordinates: 20°9′56″N, 94°56′29″E