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How far is Luang Prabang from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1632 miles / 2627 kilometers / 1418 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 2192 miles / 3528 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 54 minutes.

Beijing Capital International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1632.266 miles
  • 2626.877 kilometers
  • 1418.400 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
  • 1634.995 miles
  • 2631.269 kilometers
  • 1420.772 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 Beijing to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 3 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Beijing to Luang Prabang generates about 188 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 188 kilograms equals 415 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Capital International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PEK
ICAO Code: ZBAA
Coordinates: 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E
Destination 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