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How far is Vientiane from Nanjing?

The distance between Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1391 miles / 2238 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nanjing (NKG) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1773 miles / 2853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 26 minutes.

Nanjing Lukou International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Nanjing to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1390.772 miles
  • 2238.230 kilometers
  • 1208.548 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
  • 1391.946 miles
  • 2240.119 kilometers
  • 1209.568 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 Nanjing to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Nanjing to Vientiane generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nanjing to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″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