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How far is Meixian from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Meixian (Meixian Airport) is 946 miles / 1523 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Meixian (MXZ) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 3 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Meixian Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Meixian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 946.050 miles
  • 1522.520 kilometers
  • 822.095 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
  • 945.118 miles
  • 1521.019 kilometers
  • 821.285 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 Meixian?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Meixian Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Meixian Airport (MXZ)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Meixian generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Meixian

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

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 Meixian Airport
City: Meixian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: MXZ
ICAO Code: ZGMX
Coordinates: 24°21′0″N, 116°7′58″E