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How far is Luang Prabang from Xichang?

The distance between Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 557 miles / 896 kilometers / 484 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xichang (XIC) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 11 minutes.

Xichang Qingshan Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Xichang to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 556.898 miles
  • 896.240 kilometers
  • 483.931 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
  • 559.092 miles
  • 899.771 kilometers
  • 485.838 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 Xichang to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Xichang Qingshan Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 1 hour and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Xichang to Luang Prabang generates about 107 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 107 kilograms equals 236 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Xichang Qingshan Airport
City: Xichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XIC
ICAO Code: ZUXC
Coordinates: 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″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