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How far is Vientiane from Chengdu?

The distance between Chengdu (Chengdu Tianfu International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chengdu (TFU) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1277 miles / 2055 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 9 minutes.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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1378
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744
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Distance from Chengdu to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 856.418 miles
  • 1378.272 kilometers
  • 744.207 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
  • 859.666 miles
  • 1383.499 kilometers
  • 747.030 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 Chengdu to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Chengdu to Vientiane generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chengdu to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
City: Chengdu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TFU
ICAO Code: ZUTF
Coordinates: 30°18′45″N, 104°26′28″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