How far is Luang Prabang from Simao?
The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 214 miles / 344 kilometers / 186 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 347 miles / 559 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 37 minutes.
Pu'er Simao Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport
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Distance from Simao to Luang Prabang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Simao to Luang Prabang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 213.771 miles
- 344.031 kilometers
- 185.762 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- 214.522 miles
- 345.239 kilometers
- 186.414 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 Simao to Luang Prabang?
The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Simao and Luang Prabang?
The time difference between Simao and Luang Prabang is 1 hour. Luang Prabang is 1 hour behind Simao.
Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
On average, flying from Simao to Luang Prabang generates about 56 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 56 kilograms equals 125 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Luang Prabang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Pu'er Simao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simao |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYM |
| ICAO Code: | ZPSM |
| Coordinates: | 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E |
| Destination | Luang Prabang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Prabang |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LPQ |
| ICAO Code: | VLLB |
| Coordinates: | 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″E |