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How far is Vientiane from Tacheng?

The distance between Tacheng (Tacheng Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 2260 miles / 3638 kilometers / 1964 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tacheng (TCG) to Vientiane (VTE) is 3307 miles / 5322 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 18 minutes.

Tacheng Airport – Wattay International Airport

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2260
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1964
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Distance from Tacheng to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2260.406 miles
  • 3637.771 kilometers
  • 1964.239 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
  • 2263.872 miles
  • 3643.348 kilometers
  • 1967.251 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 Tacheng to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Tacheng Airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Tacheng Airport (TCG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Tacheng to Vientiane generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tacheng to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Tacheng Airport
City: Tacheng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TCG
ICAO Code: ZWTC
Coordinates: 46°40′21″N, 83°20′26″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