How far is Vientiane from Sanming?
The distance between Sanming (Shaxian Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sanming (SQJ) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1488 miles / 2395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 8 minutes.
Shaxian Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Sanming to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sanming to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1136.193 miles
- 1828.526 kilometers
- 987.325 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- 1136.090 miles
- 1828.359 kilometers
- 987.235 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 Sanming to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Shaxian Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sanming and Vientiane?
The time difference between Sanming and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour behind Sanming.
Flight carbon footprint between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Sanming to Vientiane generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanming to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Shaxian Airport (SQJ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |