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How far is Vientiane from Zhongwei?

The distance between Zhongwei (Zhongwei Shapotou Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1358 miles / 2185 kilometers / 1180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Zhongwei (ZHY) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1901 miles / 3060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 6 minutes.

Zhongwei Shapotou Airport – Wattay International Airport

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1180
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Distance from Zhongwei to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1357.783 miles
  • 2185.140 kilometers
  • 1179.881 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
  • 1362.258 miles
  • 2192.342 kilometers
  • 1183.770 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 Zhongwei to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Zhongwei to Vientiane generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Zhongwei to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
City: Zhongwei
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ZHY
ICAO Code: ZLZW
Coordinates: 37°34′23″N, 105°9′16″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