How far is Vientiane from Shigatse?
The distance between Shigatse (Shigatse Peace Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1146 miles / 1844 kilometers / 996 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shigatse (RKZ) to Vientiane (VTE) is 2091 miles / 3365 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 43 minutes.
Shigatse Peace Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Shigatse to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Shigatse to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1145.853 miles
- 1844.072 kilometers
- 995.719 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- 1146.957 miles
- 1845.849 kilometers
- 996.679 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 Shigatse to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Shigatse Peace Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Shigatse and Vientiane?
The time difference between Shigatse and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour behind Shigatse.
Flight carbon footprint between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Shigatse to Vientiane generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Shigatse to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Shigatse Peace Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shigatse |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | RKZ |
| ICAO Code: | ZURK |
| Coordinates: | 29°21′6″N, 89°18′41″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |