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How far is Nanjing from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Nanjing (Nanjing Lukou International Airport) is 1391 miles / 2238 kilometers / 1209 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Nanjing (NKG) is 1769 miles / 2847 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 30 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Nanjing Lukou International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Nanjing

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1390.772 miles
  • 2238.230 kilometers
  • 1208.548 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
  • 1391.946 miles
  • 2240.119 kilometers
  • 1209.568 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 Nanjing?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Nanjing generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Nanjing

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).

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 Nanjing Lukou International Airport
City: Nanjing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: NKG
ICAO Code: ZSNJ
Coordinates: 31°44′31″N, 118°51′43″E