How far is Shonai from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Shonai (Shonai Airport) is 2654 miles / 4271 kilometers / 2306 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Shonai (SYO) is 4107 miles / 6609 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 15 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Shonai Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Shonai
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Shonai. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2654.164 miles
- 4271.463 kilometers
- 2306.406 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- 2653.180 miles
- 4269.879 kilometers
- 2305.550 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 Shonai?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Shonai Airport is 5 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Shonai?
The time difference between Vientiane and Shonai is 2 hours. Shonai is 2 hours ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shonai Airport (SYO)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Shonai generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 646 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 Shonai
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Shonai Airport (SYO).
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 | Shonai Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shonai |
| Country: | Japan  |
| IATA Code: | SYO |
| ICAO Code: | RJSY |
| Coordinates: | 38°48′43″N, 139°47′13″E |