How far is Phaplu from Luang Prabang?
The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Phaplu (Phaplu Airport) is 1116 miles / 1796 kilometers / 970 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Phaplu (PPL) is 1950 miles / 3138 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 50 minutes.
Luang Prabang International Airport – Phaplu Airport
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Distance from Luang Prabang to Phaplu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luang Prabang to Phaplu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1116.272 miles
- 1796.465 kilometers
- 970.014 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- 1115.809 miles
- 1795.721 kilometers
- 969.612 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 Phaplu?
The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Phaplu Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Phaplu?
Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL)
On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Phaplu generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 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 Phaplu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Phaplu Airport (PPL).
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 | Phaplu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phaplu |
| Country: | Nepal  |
| IATA Code: | PPL |
| ICAO Code: | VNPL |
| Coordinates: | 27°31′4″N, 86°35′4″E |