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How far is Vientiane from Xiamen?

The distance between Xiamen (Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1099 miles / 1769 kilometers / 955 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Xiamen (XMN) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1419 miles / 2283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 50 minutes.

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Xiamen to Vientiane

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xiamen to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1099.346 miles
  • 1769.226 kilometers
  • 955.306 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
  • 1098.715 miles
  • 1768.210 kilometers
  • 954.757 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 Xiamen to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Xiamen to Vientiane generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Xiamen to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
City: Xiamen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: XMN
ICAO Code: ZSAM
Coordinates: 24°32′38″N, 118°7′40″E
Destination Wattay International Airport
City: Vientiane
Country: Laos Flag of Laos
IATA Code: VTE
ICAO Code: VLVT
Coordinates: 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E