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How far is Luang Prabang from Xining?

The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Luang Prabang (Luang Prabang International Airport) is 1145 miles / 1843 kilometers / 995 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Luang Prabang (LPQ) is 1731 miles / 2785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 58 minutes.

Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Luang Prabang International Airport

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Distance from Xining to Luang Prabang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1145.259 miles
  • 1843.115 kilometers
  • 995.202 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
  • 1149.060 miles
  • 1849.232 kilometers
  • 998.505 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 Xining to Luang Prabang?

The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)

On average, flying from Xining to Luang Prabang generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ).

Airport information

Origin Xining Caojiabao International Airport
City: Xining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XNN
ICAO Code: ZLXN
Coordinates: 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″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