How far is Lijiang from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Lijiang (Lijiang Sanyi International Airport) is 616 miles / 991 kilometers / 535 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Lijiang (LJG) is 903 miles / 1454 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 32 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Lijiang Sanyi International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Lijiang
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Lijiang. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 616.074 miles
- 991.474 kilometers
- 535.353 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- 618.422 miles
- 995.253 kilometers
- 537.394 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 Vientiane to Lijiang?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Lijiang Sanyi International Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Lijiang?
The time difference between Vientiane and Lijiang is 1 hour. Lijiang is 1 hour ahead of Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Lijiang generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 253 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Lijiang
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Lijiang Sanyi International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lijiang |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | LJG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPLJ |
| Coordinates: | 26°40′45″N, 100°14′44″E |