How far is Vientiane from Simao?
The distance between Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 347 miles / 558 kilometers / 301 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Simao (SYM) to Vientiane (VTE) is 534 miles / 859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 47 minutes.
Pu'er Simao Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Simao to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Simao to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 346.519 miles
- 557.668 kilometers
- 301.116 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- 347.854 miles
- 559.816 kilometers
- 302.277 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 Simao to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Pu'er Simao Airport to Wattay International Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Simao and Vientiane?
The time difference between Simao and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour behind Simao.
Flight carbon footprint between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Simao to Vientiane generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Simao to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Pu'er Simao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simao |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYM |
| ICAO Code: | ZPSM |
| Coordinates: | 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |