How far is Vientiane from Luang Prabang?
The distance between Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 134 miles / 216 kilometers / 116 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Vientiane (VTE) is 189 miles / 304 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 21 minutes.
Luang Prabang International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Luang Prabang to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 133.912 miles
- 215.510 kilometers
- 116.366 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- 134.490 miles
- 216.441 kilometers
- 116.869 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 Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Vientiane?
There is no time difference between Luang Prabang and Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Luang Prabang to Vientiane generates about 45 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 45 kilograms equals 99 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 Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Luang Prabang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Prabang |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LPQ |
| ICAO Code: | VLLB |
| Coordinates: | 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
Airlines flying from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Vientiane (VTE)
| Lao Airlines |