How far is Vientiane from Golmud?
The distance between Golmud (Golmud Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Vientiane (VTE) is 2122 miles / 3415 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 24 minutes.
Golmud Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Golmud to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Golmud to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1353.853 miles
- 2178.815 kilometers
- 1176.466 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- 1357.653 miles
- 2184.931 kilometers
- 1179.768 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 Golmud to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Golmud Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Golmud and Vientiane?
The time difference between Golmud and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour ahead of Golmud.
Flight carbon footprint between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Golmud to Vientiane generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Golmud to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Golmud Airport (GOQ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Golmud Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Golmud |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | GOQ |
| ICAO Code: | ZLGM |
| Coordinates: | 36°24′2″N, 94°47′9″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |