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How far is Beijing from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Beijing (Beijing Daxing International Airport) is 1699 miles / 2734 kilometers / 1476 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Beijing (PKX) is 2137 miles / 3439 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 46 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Beijing Daxing International 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)
  • 1698.962 miles
  • 2734.214 kilometers
  • 1476.358 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
  • 1702.355 miles
  • 2739.674 kilometers
  • 1479.306 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 Daxing International Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Beijing generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Daxing International Airport (PKX).

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 Daxing International Airport
City: Beijing
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PKX
ICAO Code: ZBAD
Coordinates: 39°30′33″N, 116°24′38″E