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How far is Shihezi from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Shihezi (Shihezi Huayuan Airport) is 2052 miles / 3302 kilometers / 1783 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Shihezi (SHF) is 3095 miles / 4981 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 55 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Shihezi Huayuan Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Shihezi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2051.923 miles
  • 3302.250 kilometers
  • 1783.072 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
  • 2055.533 miles
  • 3308.059 kilometers
  • 1786.209 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 Shihezi?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Shihezi Huayuan Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Shihezi generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 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 Shihezi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shihezi Huayuan Airport (SHF).

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 Shihezi Huayuan Airport
City: Shihezi
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SHF
ICAO Code: ZWHZ
Coordinates: 44°14′31″N, 85°53′25″E