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How far is Vientiane from Arbil?

The distance between Arbil (Erbil International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 3763 miles / 6055 kilometers / 3270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Arbil (EBL) to Vientiane (VTE) is 5365 miles / 8634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 14 minutes.

Erbil International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Arbil to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3762.661 miles
  • 6055.416 kilometers
  • 3269.663 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
  • 3758.067 miles
  • 6048.023 kilometers
  • 3265.671 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 Arbil to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Erbil International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 7 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Arbil to Vientiane generates about 427 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 427 kilograms equals 941 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Arbil to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erbil International Airport (EBL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Erbil International Airport
City: Arbil
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: EBL
ICAO Code: ORER
Coordinates: 36°14′15″N, 43°57′47″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