How far is Luang Prabang from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1447 miles / 2329 kilometers / 1257 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1927 miles / 3101 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 47 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Luang Prabang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Luang Prabang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1447.018 miles
- 2328.750 kilometers
- 1257.424 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- 1446.765 miles
- 2328.342 kilometers
- 1257.204 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 Shanghai to Luang Prabang?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Luang Prabang?
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Luang Prabang generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 388 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Luang Prabang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Luang Prabang International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Luang Prabang |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | LPQ |
| ICAO Code: | VLLB |
| Coordinates: | 19°53′50″N, 102°9′39″E |