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How far is Vientiane from Erenhot?

The distance between Erenhot (Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1839 miles / 2959 kilometers / 1598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Erenhot (ERL) to Vientiane (VTE) is 2425 miles / 3903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 48 minutes.

Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Erenhot to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1838.812 miles
  • 2959.281 kilometers
  • 1597.884 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
  • 1843.325 miles
  • 2966.545 kilometers
  • 1601.806 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 Erenhot to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Erenhot to Vientiane generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Erenhot to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
City: Erenhot
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: ERL
ICAO Code: ZBER
Coordinates: 43°25′21″N, 112°5′48″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