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How far is Chiang Mai from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai International Airport) is 223 miles / 359 kilometers / 194 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Chiang Mai (CNX) is 348 miles / 560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 5 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Chiang Mai International Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 222.838 miles
  • 358.623 kilometers
  • 193.641 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
  • 222.670 miles
  • 358.353 kilometers
  • 193.495 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 Chiang Mai?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai?

There is no time difference between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 127 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 Chiang Mai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX).

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 Chiang Mai International Airport
City: Chiang Mai
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: CNX
ICAO Code: VTCC
Coordinates: 18°46′0″N, 98°57′45″E

Airlines flying from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Chiang Mai (CNX)

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