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How far is Taplejung from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Taplejung (Taplejung Airport) is 1050 miles / 1689 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Taplejung (TPJ) is 1863 miles / 2998 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 17 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Taplejung Airport

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1050
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1689
Kilometers
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912
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 29 min
Time Difference
1 h 15 min
CO2 emission
154 kg

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Taplejung

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1049.697 miles
  • 1689.324 kilometers
  • 912.162 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
  • 1049.375 miles
  • 1688.806 kilometers
  • 911.882 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 Taplejung?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Taplejung Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Taplejung Airport (TPJ)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Taplejung generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Taplejung

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

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 Taplejung Airport
City: Taplejung
Country: Nepal Flag of Nepal
IATA Code: TPJ
ICAO Code: VNTJ
Coordinates: 27°21′3″N, 87°41′42″E