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How far is Myitkyina from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Myitkyina (Myitkyina Airport) is 487 miles / 783 kilometers / 423 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Myitkyina (MYT) is 889 miles / 1431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 35 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Myitkyina Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Myitkyina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 486.571 miles
  • 783.060 kilometers
  • 422.818 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
  • 487.465 miles
  • 784.499 kilometers
  • 423.595 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 Myitkyina?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Myitkyina Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Myitkyina Airport (MYT)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Myitkyina generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 213 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 Myitkyina

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

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 Myitkyina Airport
City: Myitkyina
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: MYT
ICAO Code: VYMK
Coordinates: 25°23′0″N, 97°21′6″E