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How far is Luang Prabang from Ankang?

The distance between Ankang (Ankang Wulipu Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 976 miles / 1571 kilometers / 848 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ankang (AKA) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1413 miles / 2274 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 53 minutes.

Ankang Wulipu Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Ankang to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 976.219 miles
  • 1571.073 kilometers
  • 848.311 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
  • 978.776 miles
  • 1575.188 kilometers
  • 850.533 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 Ankang to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Ankang Wulipu Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Ankang to Luang Prabang generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Ankang Wulipu Airport
City: Ankang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AKA
ICAO Code: ZLAK
Coordinates: 32°42′29″N, 108°55′51″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