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How far is Rukumkot from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Rukumkot (Chaurjahari Airport) is 1393 miles / 2242 kilometers / 1210 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Rukumkot (RUK) is 2272 miles / 3656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 50 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Chaurjahari Airport

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1393
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2242
Kilometers
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1210
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
3 h 8 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
173 kg

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Rukumkot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1392.974 miles
  • 2241.774 kilometers
  • 1210.461 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
  • 1392.077 miles
  • 2240.331 kilometers
  • 1209.682 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 Rukumkot?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chaurjahari Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Chaurjahari Airport (RUK)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Rukumkot generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Rukumkot

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

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 Chaurjahari Airport
City: Rukumkot
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: RUK
ICAO Code: VNRK
Coordinates: 28°37′37″N, 82°11′41″E