How far is Vientiane from Christchurch?
The distance between Christchurch (Christchurch Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 6116 miles / 9843 kilometers / 5315 nautical miles.
Christchurch Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Christchurch to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Christchurch to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6116.288 miles
- 9843.212 kilometers
- 5314.909 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- 6124.101 miles
- 9855.786 kilometers
- 5321.699 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 Christchurch to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Christchurch Airport to Wattay International Airport is 12 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Vientiane?
Flight carbon footprint between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Christchurch to Vientiane generates about 732 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 732 kilograms equals 1 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Christchurch to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Christchurch Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Christchurch |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | CHC |
| ICAO Code: | NZCH |
| Coordinates: | 43°29′21″S, 172°31′55″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |