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How far is Vientiane from Beijing?

The distance between Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1699 miles / 2734 kilometers / 1476 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Beijing (PKX) to Vientiane (VTE) is 2138 miles / 3441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 44 minutes.

Beijing Daxing International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Beijing to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1698.962 miles
  • 2734.214 kilometers
  • 1476.358 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
  • 1702.355 miles
  • 2739.674 kilometers
  • 1479.306 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 Beijing to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Beijing to Vientiane generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Beijing Daxing International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PKX
ICAO Code: ZBAD
Coordinates: 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″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