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How far is Vientiane from Bangda?

The distance between Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 930 miles / 1497 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangda (BPX) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1403 miles / 2258 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 48 minutes.

Qamdo Bamda Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Bangda to Vientiane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bangda to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 930.364 miles
  • 1497.276 kilometers
  • 808.465 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
  • 933.273 miles
  • 1501.958 kilometers
  • 810.992 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 Bangda to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Bangda to Vientiane generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangda to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E
Destination Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E