How far is Vientiane from Kangding?
The distance between Kangding (Kangding Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 839 miles / 1350 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kangding (KGT) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1273 miles / 2048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 56 minutes.
Kangding Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Kangding to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangding to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 839.161 miles
- 1350.499 kilometers
- 729.211 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- 842.424 miles
- 1355.750 kilometers
- 732.046 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 Kangding to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Kangding Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangding and Vientiane?
The time difference between Kangding and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour behind Kangding.
Flight carbon footprint between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Kangding to Vientiane generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangding to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangding Airport (KGT) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |