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How far is Luang Prabang from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 6267 miles / 10085 kilometers / 5446 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6266.740 miles
  • 10085.341 kilometers
  • 5445.648 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
  • 6274.233 miles
  • 10097.400 kilometers
  • 5452.160 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 Wellington to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 12 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Wellington to Luang Prabang generates about 753 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 753 kilograms equals 1 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Luang Prabang

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

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″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