Distance from Shanghai to Vientiane

The distance between Shanghai, China and Vientiane, Laos is 2,402 kilometers (1,493 miles).

Shanghai, China

Vientiane, Vientiane Prefecture, Laos

From Shanghai to Vientiane, the straight-line distance is 2,402 kilometers, heading southwest. Shanghai is at only 12 meters above sea level, while Vientiane is at 174 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 8-10 days
Motorcycle 3-4 days
Car 2-3 days
Airplane 3-4 hours
Speed Time
50 km/h
100 km/h
150 km/h
Shanghai, China

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai

Coordinates: 31.2222° N 121.4581° E

Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
  • Suzhou Guangfu Airport (SZV)
  • Wuxi Airport (WUX)
  • Rugao Air Base (RUG)
Vientiane, Laos

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Vientiane

Coordinates: 17.9667° N 102.6° E

Elevation: 174 m (571 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Wattay International Airport (VTE)
  • Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)
  • Loei Airport (LOE)
  • Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)
  • Sayaboury Airport (ZBY)

Other distances from Shanghai

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Shanghai to Beijing 1,067 km
From Shanghai to Shenzhen 1,209 km
From Shanghai to Chengdu 1,661 km
From Shanghai to Tianjin 961 km
From Shanghai to Wuhan 691 km

Other distances from Vientiane

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Vientiane to Pakse 465 km
From Vientiane to Savannakhet 277 km
From Vientiane to Luang Prabang 218 km
From Vientiane to Pakxan 122 km
From Vientiane to Muang Xay 309 km

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From To Distance (kilometers)
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Torreón, Mexico Milwaukee, United States 2,401 km
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Kyiv, Ukraine Swansea, United Kingdom 2,399 km
San Pedro Sula, Honduras Oklahoma City, United States 2,405 km
Austin, United States Oakland, United States 2,406 km
Ciudad Juárez, Mexico Charlotte, United States 2,406 km
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic New Orleans, United States 2,406 km
Puebla, Mexico Tijuana, Mexico 2,397 km

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