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How far is Luang Prabang from Magway?

The distance between Magway (Magway Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 470 miles / 756 kilometers / 408 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Magway (MWQ) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 860 miles / 1384 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 58 minutes.

Magway Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Magway to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 469.685 miles
  • 755.885 kilometers
  • 408.145 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
  • 468.980 miles
  • 754.750 kilometers
  • 407.532 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 Magway to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Magway Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 1 hour and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Magway Airport (MWQ) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Magway to Luang Prabang generates about 94 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 94 kilograms equals 208 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Magway to Luang Prabang

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

Airport information

Origin Magway Airport
City: Magway
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: MWQ
ICAO Code: VYMW
Coordinates: 20°9′56″N, 94°56′29″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