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How far is Xiahe from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Xiahe (Gannan Xiahe Airport) is 1158 miles / 1864 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Xiahe (GXH) is 1718 miles / 2765 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Gannan Xiahe Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Xiahe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1158.174 miles
  • 1863.901 kilometers
  • 1006.426 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
  • 1162.314 miles
  • 1870.563 kilometers
  • 1010.023 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 Xiahe?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Gannan Xiahe Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Xiahe generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Xiahe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH).

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 Gannan Xiahe Airport
City: Xiahe
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: GXH
ICAO Code: ZLXH
Coordinates: 34°48′37″N, 102°38′40″E