How far is Vientiane from Xining?
The distance between Xining (Xining Caojiabao International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1277 miles / 2055 kilometers / 1110 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Xining (XNN) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 8 minutes.
Xining Caojiabao International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Xining to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Xining to Vientiane. 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 Xining to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Xining Caojiabao International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Xining and Vientiane?
The time difference between Xining and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour behind Xining.
Flight carbon footprint between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Xining to Vientiane 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 Xining to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Xining Caojiabao International Airport (XNN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Xining Caojiabao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Xining |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | XNN |
| ICAO Code: | ZLXN |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′39″N, 102°2′34″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |