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How far is Luang Prabang from Wanxian?

The distance between Wanxian (Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 848 miles / 1364 kilometers / 737 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wanxian (WXN) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1278 miles / 2056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 24 minutes.

Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Wanxian to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 847.771 miles
  • 1364.355 kilometers
  • 736.693 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
  • 849.965 miles
  • 1367.887 kilometers
  • 738.600 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 Wanxian to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Wanxian to Luang Prabang generates about 139 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 139 kilograms equals 307 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport
City: Wanxian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WXN
ICAO Code: ZUWX
Coordinates: 30°50′9″N, 108°24′21″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