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How far is Yining from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Yining (Yining Airport) is 2048 miles / 3296 kilometers / 1780 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Yining (YIN) is 3037 miles / 4887 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 6 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Yining Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Yining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2047.836 miles
  • 3295.672 kilometers
  • 1779.521 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
  • 2050.055 miles
  • 3299.243 kilometers
  • 1781.449 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 Yining?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Yining Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Yining Airport (YIN)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Yining generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 491 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 Yining

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

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 Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E