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How far is Vientiane from Yinchuan?

The distance between Yinchuan (Yinchuan Hedong International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1427 miles / 2296 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yinchuan (INC) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1959 miles / 3152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 9 minutes.

Yinchuan Hedong International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Yinchuan to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1426.573 miles
  • 2295.846 kilometers
  • 1239.658 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
  • 1431.118 miles
  • 2303.160 kilometers
  • 1243.607 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 Yinchuan to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Yinchuan Hedong International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Yinchuan to Vientiane generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yinchuan to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Yinchuan Hedong International Airport
City: Yinchuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: INC
ICAO Code: ZLIC
Coordinates: 38°28′54″N, 106°0′32″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