How far is Shantou from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Shantou (Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport) is 992 miles / 1596 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Shantou (SWA) is 1290 miles / 2076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 33 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Shantou
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Shantou. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 991.596 miles
- 1595.818 kilometers
- 861.673 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- 990.904 miles
- 1594.706 kilometers
- 861.072 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 Shantou?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Shantou?
The time difference between Vientiane and Shantou is 1 hour. Shantou is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Shantou generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 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 Shantou
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA).
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 | Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shantou |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SWA |
| ICAO Code: | ZGOW |
| Coordinates: | 23°25′36″N, 116°45′43″E |