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How far is Bangda from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Bangda (Qamdo Bamda Airport) is 930 miles / 1497 kilometers / 808 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Bangda (BPX) is 1411 miles / 2270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 57 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Qamdo Bamda Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Bangda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 930.364 miles
  • 1497.276 kilometers
  • 808.465 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
  • 933.273 miles
  • 1501.958 kilometers
  • 810.992 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 Vientiane to Bangda?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Qamdo Bamda Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Bangda generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Bangda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Qamdo Bamda Airport (BPX).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Qamdo Bamda Airport
City: Bangda
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPX
ICAO Code: ZUBD
Coordinates: 30°33′12″N, 97°6′29″E