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How far is Luang Prabang from Shache?

The distance between Shache (Shache Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers / 1707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shache (QSZ) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 3158 miles / 5082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 5 minutes.

Shache Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Shache to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1964.398 miles
  • 3161.392 kilometers
  • 1707.015 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
  • 1964.809 miles
  • 3162.053 kilometers
  • 1707.372 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 Shache to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Shache Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shache Airport (QSZ) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Shache to Luang Prabang generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Shache Airport
City: Shache
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: QSZ
ICAO Code: ZWSC
Coordinates: 38°16′51″N, 77°4′30″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