How far is Xichang from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Xichang (Xichang Qingshan Airport) is 689 miles / 1108 kilometers / 598 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Xichang (XIC) is 1059 miles / 1704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 31 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Xichang Qingshan Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Xichang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Xichang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 688.619 miles
- 1108.226 kilometers
- 598.394 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- 691.408 miles
- 1112.714 kilometers
- 600.817 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 Xichang?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Xichang?
The time difference between Vientiane and Xichang is 1 hour. Xichang is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Xichang generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Xichang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC).
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 | Xichang Qingshan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xichang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XIC |
| ICAO Code: | ZUXC |
| Coordinates: | 27°59′20″N, 102°11′2″E |