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How far is Vientiane from Yan'an?

The distance between Yan'an (Yan'an Nanniwan Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1341 miles / 2158 kilometers / 1165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yan'an (ENY) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1827 miles / 2940 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 31 minutes.

Yan'an Nanniwan Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Yan'an to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1340.956 miles
  • 2158.059 kilometers
  • 1165.259 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
  • 1344.885 miles
  • 2164.382 kilometers
  • 1168.673 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 Yan'an to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Yan'an Nanniwan Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Yan'an to Vientiane generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yan'an to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yan'an Nanniwan Airport (ENY) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Yan'an Nanniwan Airport
City: Yan'an
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ENY
ICAO Code: ZLYA
Coordinates: 36°28′35″N, 109°27′55″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