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How far is Vientiane from Anchorage, AK?

The distance between Anchorage (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 5697 miles / 9169 kilometers / 4951 nautical miles.

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Anchorage to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5697.140 miles
  • 9168.659 kilometers
  • 4950.680 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
  • 5689.886 miles
  • 9156.985 kilometers
  • 4944.376 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 Anchorage to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 11 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Anchorage to Vientiane generates about 676 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 676 kilograms equals 1 490 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Anchorage to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
City: Anchorage, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ANC
ICAO Code: PANC
Coordinates: 61°10′27″N, 149°59′45″W
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