How far is Xining from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) is 1277 miles / 2055 kilometers / 1110 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Xining (XNN) is 1932 miles / 3109 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 14 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Xining Caojiabao International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Xining
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Xining. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1276.933 miles
- 2055.024 kilometers
- 1109.624 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- 1281.329 miles
- 2062.098 kilometers
- 1113.444 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 Xining?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Xining Caojiabao International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Xining?
The time difference between Vientiane and Xining is 1 hour. Xining is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Xining generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 365 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 Xining
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN).
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 | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |