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How far is Xichang from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 557 miles / 896 kilometers / 484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Xichang (XIC) is 872 miles / 1404 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 21 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Xichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 556.898 miles
  • 896.240 kilometers
  • 483.931 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
  • 559.092 miles
  • 899.771 kilometers
  • 485.838 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 Xichang?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Xichang generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 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 Xichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).

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 Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E