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How far is Panzhihua from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Panzhihua (Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport) is 590 miles / 950 kilometers / 513 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Panzhihua (PZI) is 972 miles / 1565 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 59 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Panzhihua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 590.451 miles
  • 950.239 kilometers
  • 513.088 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
  • 592.879 miles
  • 954.147 kilometers
  • 515.198 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 Panzhihua?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport (PZI)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Panzhihua generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 246 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 Panzhihua

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport (PZI).

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 Panzhihua Bao'anying Airport
City: Panzhihua
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: PZI
ICAO Code: ZUZH
Coordinates: 26°32′24″N, 101°47′54″E