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How far is Loikaw from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Loikaw (Loikaw Airport) is 322 miles / 519 kilometers / 280 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Loikaw (LIW) is 734 miles / 1181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 37 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Loikaw Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Loikaw

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 322.340 miles
  • 518.756 kilometers
  • 280.106 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
  • 321.860 miles
  • 517.984 kilometers
  • 279.689 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 Loikaw?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Loikaw Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Loikaw Airport (LIW)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Loikaw generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 160 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 Loikaw

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

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 Loikaw Airport
City: Loikaw
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: LIW
ICAO Code: VYLK
Coordinates: 19°41′29″N, 97°12′53″E