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How far is Yichang from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) is 941 miles / 1514 kilometers / 818 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Yichang (YIH) is 1443 miles / 2323 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 37 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Yichang Sanxia Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Yichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 940.997 miles
  • 1514.387 kilometers
  • 817.704 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
  • 942.577 miles
  • 1516.931 kilometers
  • 819.077 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 Yichang?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Yichang generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 323 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 Yichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).

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 Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E