How far is Sanming from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Sanming (Shaxian Airport) is 1136 miles / 1829 kilometers / 987 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Sanming (SQJ) is 1488 miles / 2394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 8 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Shaxian Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Sanming
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Sanming. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1136.193 miles
- 1828.526 kilometers
- 987.325 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- 1136.090 miles
- 1828.359 kilometers
- 987.235 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 Sanming?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Shaxian Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Sanming?
The time difference between Vientiane and Sanming is 1 hour. Sanming is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Sanming generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 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 Sanming
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shaxian Airport (SQJ).
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 | Shaxian Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sanming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SQJ |
| ICAO Code: | ZSSM |
| Coordinates: | 26°25′34″N, 117°50′0″E |