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How far is Sakon Nakhon from Luang Prabang?

The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) is 226 miles / 364 kilometers / 196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Sakon Nakhon (SNO) is 342 miles / 551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 25 minutes.

Luang Prabang International Airport – Sakon Nakhon Airport

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Distance from Luang Prabang to Sakon Nakhon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 225.909 miles
  • 363.565 kilometers
  • 196.309 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
  • 226.505 miles
  • 364.525 kilometers
  • 196.828 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 Sakon Nakhon?

The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport is 55 minutes.

What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Sakon Nakhon?

There is no time difference between Luang Prabang and Sakon Nakhon.

Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)

On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Sakon Nakhon generates about 58 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 58 kilograms equals 128 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 Sakon Nakhon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO).

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 Sakon Nakhon Airport
City: Sakon Nakhon
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: SNO
ICAO Code: VTUI
Coordinates: 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″E