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How far is Varanasi from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Varanasi (Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport) is 1289 miles / 2074 kilometers / 1120 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Varanasi (VNS) is 2119 miles / 3410 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 16 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport

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1289
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2074
Kilometers
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1120
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
2 h 56 min
Time Difference
1 h 30 min
CO2 emission
166 kg

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Varanasi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1288.907 miles
  • 2074.294 kilometers
  • 1120.029 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
  • 1287.475 miles
  • 2071.990 kilometers
  • 1118.785 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 Varanasi?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Varanasi generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 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 Varanasi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS).

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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
City: Varanasi
Country: India Flag of India
IATA Code: VNS
ICAO Code: VIBN
Coordinates: 25°27′8″N, 82°51′33″E