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How far is Shanghai from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1447 miles / 2329 kilometers / 1257 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1919 miles / 3089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Shanghai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1447.018 miles
  • 2328.750 kilometers
  • 1257.424 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
  • 1446.765 miles
  • 2328.342 kilometers
  • 1257.204 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 Shanghai?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Shanghai generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 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 Shanghai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport
City: Shanghai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PVG
ICAO Code: ZSPD
Coordinates: 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E