How far is Taiyuan from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Taiyuan (Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) is 1491 miles / 2400 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Taiyuan (TYN) is 1985 miles / 3194 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 52 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Taiyuan Wusu International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Taiyuan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Taiyuan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1491.138 miles
- 2399.754 kilometers
- 1295.764 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- 1494.841 miles
- 2405.713 kilometers
- 1298.981 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 Taiyuan?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Taiyuan?
The time difference between Vientiane and Taiyuan is 1 hour. Taiyuan is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Taiyuan generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Taiyuan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN).
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 | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Taiyuan |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | TYN |
| ICAO Code: | ZBYN |
| Coordinates: | 37°44′48″N, 112°37′40″E |