Distance from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Luang Prabang, historically known as Xieng Thong, and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. Its name, meaning “Royal Buddha Image,” deriv…
Vang Vieng is a small town in the Vientiane Province of Laos. It is popular with tourists, specifically backpackers, seeking adventure sports as well as its karst topography. It is on the Nam Song River, 130km north o…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng?
It is 112 km in a straight line from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng?
A direct flight takes about 53 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng?
Around 1 h 52 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.