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How far is Vientiane from Sanya?

The distance between Sanya (Sanya Phoenix International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 451 miles / 726 kilometers / 392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanya (SYX) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1069 miles / 1721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 53 minutes.

Sanya Phoenix International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Sanya to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 450.829 miles
  • 725.538 kilometers
  • 391.759 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
  • 450.185 miles
  • 724.502 kilometers
  • 391.200 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 Sanya to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Sanya to Vientiane generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanya to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Sanya Phoenix International Airport
City: Sanya
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SYX
ICAO Code: ZJSY
Coordinates: 18°18′10″N, 109°24′43″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