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How far is Vientiane from Sharjah?

The distance between Sharjah (Sharjah International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 3053 miles / 4913 kilometers / 2653 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sharjah (SHJ) to Vientiane (VTE) is 6012 miles / 9676 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 41 minutes.

Sharjah International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Sharjah to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3052.511 miles
  • 4912.540 kilometers
  • 2652.559 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
  • 3048.193 miles
  • 4905.592 kilometers
  • 2648.808 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 Sharjah to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Sharjah to Vientiane generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sharjah to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Sharjah International Airport
City: Sharjah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: SHJ
ICAO Code: OMSJ
Coordinates: 25°19′42″N, 55°31′1″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