How far is Kangding from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 839 miles / 1350 kilometers / 729 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Kangding (KGT) is 1283 miles / 2065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 6 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Kangding Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Kangding
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Kangding. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 839.161 miles
- 1350.499 kilometers
- 729.211 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- 842.424 miles
- 1355.750 kilometers
- 732.046 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 Kangding?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Kangding Airport is 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Kangding?
The time difference between Vientiane and Kangding is 1 hour. Kangding is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Kangding Airport (KGT)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Kangding generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Kangding
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Kangding Airport (KGT).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Kangding Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangding |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KGT |
| ICAO Code: | ZUKD |
| Coordinates: | 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E |