How far is Luang Prabang from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1036 miles / 1668 kilometers / 901 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1905 miles / 3066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 33 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Luang Prabang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Luang Prabang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1036.424 miles
- 1667.962 kilometers
- 900.627 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- 1036.931 miles
- 1668.779 kilometers
- 901.069 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 Shigatse to Luang Prabang?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Luang Prabang?
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Luang Prabang generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Luang Prabang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″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 |