How far is Shanghai from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Shanghai (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) is 1487 miles / 2393 kilometers / 1292 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Shanghai (SHA) is 1858 miles / 2990 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 10 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Shanghai Hongqiao 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)- 1486.660 miles
- 2392.547 kilometers
- 1291.872 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- 1487.215 miles
- 2393.441 kilometers
- 1292.355 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 Hongqiao International Airport is 3 hours and 18 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Shanghai generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
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 Hongqiao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shanghai |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SHA |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSS |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′52″N, 121°20′9″E |