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How far is Nanchang from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Nanchang (Nanchang Changbei International Airport) is 1129 miles / 1816 kilometers / 981 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Nanchang (KHN) is 1439 miles / 2316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 42 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Nanchang Changbei International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Nanchang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1128.578 miles
  • 1816.270 kilometers
  • 980.707 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
  • 1129.524 miles
  • 1817.793 kilometers
  • 981.529 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 Nanchang?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Nanchang Changbei International Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Nanchang generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 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 Nanchang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN).

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 Nanchang Changbei International Airport
City: Nanchang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHN
ICAO Code: ZSCN
Coordinates: 28°51′53″N, 115°54′0″E