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How far is Yushu from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Yushu (Yushu Batang Airport) is 945 miles / 1521 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Yushu (YUS) is 1409 miles / 2268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 42 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Yushu Batang Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Yushu

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 945.393 miles
  • 1521.463 kilometers
  • 821.524 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
  • 948.225 miles
  • 1526.020 kilometers
  • 823.985 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 Yushu?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Yushu Batang Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Yushu Batang Airport (YUS)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Yushu generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Yushu

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Yushu Batang Airport (YUS).

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 Yushu Batang Airport
City: Yushu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YUS
ICAO Code: ZYLS
Coordinates: 32°50′11″N, 97°2′11″E