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How far is Wuhai from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Wuhai (Wuhai Airport) is 1398 miles / 2250 kilometers / 1215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Wuhai (WUA) is 1909 miles / 3072 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 6 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Wuhai Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Wuhai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1397.944 miles
  • 2249.773 kilometers
  • 1214.780 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
  • 1401.954 miles
  • 2256.227 kilometers
  • 1218.265 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 Wuhai?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Wuhai Airport (WUA)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Wuhai generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Wuhai

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

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 Wuhai Airport
City: Wuhai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUA
ICAO Code: ZBUH
Coordinates: 39°47′36″N, 106°47′57″E