How far is Mandalgobi from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Mandalgobi (Mandalgobi Airport) is 1924 miles / 3096 kilometers / 1672 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Mandalgobi (MXW) is 2551 miles / 4106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 28 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Mandalgobi Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Mandalgobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Mandalgobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1923.988 miles
- 3096.358 kilometers
- 1671.900 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- 1929.098 miles
- 3104.582 kilometers
- 1676.340 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 Mandalgobi?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Mandalgobi Airport is 4 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Mandalgobi?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Mandalgobi Airport (MXW)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Mandalgobi generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 464 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 Mandalgobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Mandalgobi Airport (MXW).
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 | Mandalgobi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mandalgobi |
| Country: | Mongolia  |
| IATA Code: | MXW |
| ICAO Code: | ZMMG |
| Coordinates: | 45°44′17″N, 106°16′8″E |