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How far is Ji'an from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Ji'an (Jinggangshan Airport) is 988 miles / 1591 kilometers / 859 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Ji'an (JGS) is 1319 miles / 2123 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 14 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Jinggangshan Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Ji'an

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 988.311 miles
  • 1590.532 kilometers
  • 858.818 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
  • 988.888 miles
  • 1591.462 kilometers
  • 859.320 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 Ji'an?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Jinggangshan Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Jinggangshan Airport (JGS)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Ji'an generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Ji'an

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Jinggangshan Airport (JGS).

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 Jinggangshan Airport
City: Ji'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: JGS
ICAO Code: ZSJA
Coordinates: 26°51′24″N, 114°44′13″E