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How far is Nyaung U from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Nyaung U (Nyaung U Airport) is 477 miles / 767 kilometers / 414 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Nyaung U (NYU) is 863 miles / 1389 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 25 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Nyaung U Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Nyaung U

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 476.732 miles
  • 767.226 kilometers
  • 414.269 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
  • 476.100 miles
  • 766.208 kilometers
  • 413.719 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 Nyaung U?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nyaung U Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Nyaung U Airport (NYU)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Nyaung U generates about 95 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 95 kilograms equals 210 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 Nyaung U

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Nyaung U Airport (NYU).

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 Nyaung U Airport
City: Nyaung U
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: NYU
ICAO Code: VYBG
Coordinates: 21°10′43″N, 94°55′48″E