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How far is Bangkok from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) is 438 miles / 704 kilometers / 380 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Bangkok (BKK) is 600 miles / 966 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 23 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Bangkok

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 437.591 miles
  • 704.235 kilometers
  • 380.256 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
  • 439.553 miles
  • 707.392 kilometers
  • 381.961 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 Luang Prabang to Bangkok?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 1 hour and 19 minutes.

What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Bangkok?

There is no time difference between Luang Prabang and Bangkok.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Bangkok generates about 89 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 89 kilograms equals 197 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Suvarnabhumi Airport
City: Bangkok
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: BKK
ICAO Code: VTBS
Coordinates: 13°40′51″N, 100°44′49″E

Airlines flying from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Bangkok (BKK)

Air France
Bangkok Airways
Etihad Airways
Lao Airlines