How far is Vientiane from Shanghai?
The distance between Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Shanghai (SHA) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1858 miles / 2990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 8 minutes.
Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 1486.660 miles
- 2392.547 kilometers
- 1291.872 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- 1487.215 miles
- 2393.441 kilometers
- 1292.355 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 Hongqiao International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 18 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Shanghai to Vientiane generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |