How far is Putao from Luang Prabang?
The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Putao (Putao Airport) is 593 miles / 954 kilometers / 515 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Putao (PBU) is 1090 miles / 1754 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 29 minutes.
Luang Prabang International Airport – Putao Airport
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Distance from Luang Prabang to Putao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luang Prabang to Putao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 592.938 miles
- 954.242 kilometers
- 515.249 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- 594.447 miles
- 956.670 kilometers
- 516.561 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 Putao?
The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Putao Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Putao?
Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Putao Airport (PBU)
On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Putao generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 246 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 Putao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Putao Airport (PBU).
Airport information
| Origin | Luang Prabang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Prabang |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LPQ |
| ICAO Code: | VLLB |
| Coordinates: | 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″E |
| Destination | Putao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Putao |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | PBU |
| ICAO Code: | VYPT |
| Coordinates: | 27°19′47″N, 97°25′34″E |