How far is Vientiane from Beijing?
The distance between Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1737 miles / 2795 kilometers / 1509 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Beijing (PEK) to Vientiane (VTE) is 2177 miles / 3504 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 25 minutes.
Beijing Capital International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Beijing to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Beijing to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1737.039 miles
- 2795.493 kilometers
- 1509.445 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- 1740.497 miles
- 2801.059 kilometers
- 1512.451 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 Beijing to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Beijing Capital International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Beijing and Vientiane?
The time difference between Beijing and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour behind Beijing.
Flight carbon footprint between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Beijing to Vientiane generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Beijing to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Beijing Capital International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Beijing |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | PEK |
| ICAO Code: | ZBAA |
| Coordinates: | 40°4′48″N, 116°35′5″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |