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How far is Luang Prabang from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1610 miles / 2590 kilometers / 1399 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (NAY) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 2177 miles / 3503 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 43 minutes.

Beijing Nanyuan Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1609.510 miles
  • 2590.256 kilometers
  • 1398.626 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
  • 1612.223 miles
  • 2594.621 kilometers
  • 1400.983 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 Beijing to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Nanyuan Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Beijing to Luang Prabang generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″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