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How far is Vientiane from Shache?

The distance between Shache (Shache Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 2078 miles / 3344 kilometers / 1806 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shache (QSZ) to Vientiane (VTE) is 3344 miles / 5382 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 15 minutes.

Shache Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Shache to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2077.776 miles
  • 3343.857 kilometers
  • 1805.538 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
  • 2078.774 miles
  • 3345.462 kilometers
  • 1806.405 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 Shache to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Shache Airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shache Airport (QSZ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Shache to Vientiane generates about 226 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 226 kilograms equals 499 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shache to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Shache Airport (QSZ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Shache Airport
City: Shache
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: QSZ
ICAO Code: ZWSC
Coordinates: 38°16′51″N, 77°4′30″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