How far is Shanghai from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) is 1508 miles / 2427 kilometers / 1310 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Shanghai (PVG) is 1880 miles / 3026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 33 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Shanghai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Shanghai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1507.962 miles
- 2426.829 kilometers
- 1310.383 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- 1508.416 miles
- 2427.560 kilometers
- 1310.777 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 Shanghai?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Shanghai?
The time difference between Vientiane and Shanghai is 1 hour. Shanghai is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Shanghai generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Shanghai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
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 | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PVG |
| ICAO Code: | ZSPD |
| Coordinates: | 31°8′36″N, 121°48′18″E |