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How far is Beijing from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Nanyuan Airport) is 1714 miles / 2759 kilometers / 1490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Beijing (NAY) is 2152 miles / 3464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 10 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Beijing Nanyuan Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Beijing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1714.132 miles
  • 2758.628 kilometers
  • 1489.540 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
  • 1717.575 miles
  • 2764.169 kilometers
  • 1492.532 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 Beijing?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Beijing Nanyuan Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Beijing generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 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 Beijing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Beijing Nanyuan Airport (NAY).

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 Beijing Nanyuan Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NAY
ICAO Code: ZBNY
Coordinates: 39°46′58″N, 116°23′16″E