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How far is Golog from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Golog (Golog Maqin Airport) is 1140 miles / 1834 kilometers / 990 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Golog (GMQ) is 1762 miles / 2835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 50 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Golog Maqin Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Golog

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1139.698 miles
  • 1834.166 kilometers
  • 990.371 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
  • 1143.714 miles
  • 1840.629 kilometers
  • 993.860 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 Golog?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Golog Maqin Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Golog Maqin Airport (GMQ)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Golog generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Golog

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Golog Maqin Airport (GMQ).

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 Golog Maqin Airport
City: Golog
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GMQ
ICAO Code: ZLGL
Coordinates: 34°25′5″N, 100°18′4″E