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How far is Luang Prabang from Handan?

The distance between Handan (Handan Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1365 miles / 2197 kilometers / 1186 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Handan (HDG) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1929 miles / 3104 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 12 minutes.

Handan Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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1365
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2197
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1186
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Distance from Handan to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1364.980 miles
  • 2196.722 kilometers
  • 1186.135 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
  • 1367.417 miles
  • 2200.645 kilometers
  • 1188.253 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 Handan to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Handan Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Handan Airport (HDG) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Handan to Luang Prabang generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Handan Airport
City: Handan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HDG
ICAO Code: ZBHD
Coordinates: 36°31′32″N, 114°25′32″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