How far is Simao from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Simao (Pu'er Simao Airport) is 347 miles / 558 kilometers / 301 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Simao (SYM) is 535 miles / 861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 44 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Pu'er Simao Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Simao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Simao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 346.519 miles
- 557.668 kilometers
- 301.116 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- 347.854 miles
- 559.816 kilometers
- 302.277 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 Simao?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Pu'er Simao Airport is 1 hour and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Simao?
The time difference between Vientiane and Simao is 1 hour. Simao is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Simao generates about 76 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 76 kilograms equals 168 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 Simao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Pu'er Simao Airport (SYM).
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 | Pu'er Simao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Simao |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | SYM |
| ICAO Code: | ZPSM |
| Coordinates: | 22°47′35″N, 100°57′32″E |