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How far is Vientiane from Lanzhou?

The distance between Lanzhou (Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1277 miles / 2056 kilometers / 1110 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lanzhou (LHW) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1850 miles / 2978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 50 minutes.

Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Lanzhou to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1277.321 miles
  • 2055.649 kilometers
  • 1109.962 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
  • 1281.707 miles
  • 2062.707 kilometers
  • 1113.773 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 Lanzhou to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport (LHW) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
City: Lanzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: LHW
ICAO Code: ZLLL
Coordinates: 36°30′54″N, 103°37′12″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