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How far is Vientiane from Bole?

The distance between Bole (Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 2193 miles / 3529 kilometers / 1906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bole (BPL) to Vientiane (VTE) is 3285 miles / 5287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 32 minutes.

Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport – Wattay International Airport

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2193
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3529
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1906
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Distance from Bole to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2192.912 miles
  • 3529.149 kilometers
  • 1905.588 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
  • 2196.014 miles
  • 3534.143 kilometers
  • 1908.284 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 Bole to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Bole to Vientiane generates about 240 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 240 kilograms equals 528 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bole to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport
City: Bole
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BPL
ICAO Code: ZWBL
Coordinates: 44°53′42″N, 82°18′0″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