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How far is Luang Prabang from Malé?

The distance between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 2211 miles / 3558 kilometers / 1921 nautical miles.

Velana International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Malé to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2210.876 miles
  • 3558.060 kilometers
  • 1921.199 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
  • 2211.426 miles
  • 3558.946 kilometers
  • 1921.677 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 Malé to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Velana International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Velana International Airport (MLE) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Malé to Luang Prabang generates about 242 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 242 kilograms equals 533 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Malé to Luang Prabang

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

Airport information

Origin Velana International Airport
City: Malé
Country: Maldives Flag of Maldives
IATA Code: MLE
ICAO Code: VRMM
Coordinates: 4°11′30″N, 73°31′44″E
Destination 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