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How far is Luang Prabang from Wuhai?

The distance between Wuhai (Wuhai Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1398 miles / 2250 kilometers / 1215 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wuhai (WUA) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1905 miles / 3066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 54 minutes.

Wuhai Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Wuhai to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1397.944 miles
  • 2249.773 kilometers
  • 1214.780 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
  • 1401.954 miles
  • 2256.227 kilometers
  • 1218.265 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 Wuhai to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Wuhai Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wuhai Airport (WUA) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Wuhai to Luang Prabang generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Wuhai Airport
City: Wuhai
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WUA
ICAO Code: ZBUH
Coordinates: 39°47′36″N, 106°47′57″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