How far is Vientiane from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1508 miles / 2427 kilometers / 1310 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (PVG) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1880 miles / 3025 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 30 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Shanghai to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shanghai to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1507.962 miles
- 2426.829 kilometers
- 1310.383 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- 1508.416 miles
- 2427.560 kilometers
- 1310.777 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 Shanghai to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Vientiane?
The time difference between Shanghai and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour behind Shanghai.
Flight carbon footprint between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Vientiane generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shanghai to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |