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How far is Vientiane from Taiyuan?

The distance between Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Taiyuan (TYN) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1985 miles / 3194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 46 minutes.

Taiyuan Wusu International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Taiyuan to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.138 miles
  • 2399.754 kilometers
  • 1295.764 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
  • 1494.841 miles
  • 2405.713 kilometers
  • 1298.981 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 Taiyuan to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Taiyuan to Vientiane generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Taiyuan to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
City: Taiyuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: TYN
ICAO Code: ZBYN
Coordinates: 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″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