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How far is Altay from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Altay (Altay Airport) is 2209 miles / 3555 kilometers / 1919 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Altay (AAT) is 3262 miles / 5249 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 12 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Altay Airport

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2209
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3555
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1919
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Distance from Vientiane to Altay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2208.677 miles
  • 3554.521 kilometers
  • 1919.288 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
  • 2212.898 miles
  • 3561.315 kilometers
  • 1922.956 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 Vientiane to Altay?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Altay Airport is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Altay Airport (AAT)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Altay generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Altay

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Altay Airport
City: Altay
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AAT
ICAO Code: ZWAT
Coordinates: 47°44′59″N, 88°5′8″E