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How far is Ankang from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Ankang (Ankang Wulipu Airport) is 1088 miles / 1751 kilometers / 945 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Ankang (AKA) is 1504 miles / 2420 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 43 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Ankang Wulipu Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Ankang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1088.055 miles
  • 1751.055 kilometers
  • 945.494 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
  • 1091.325 miles
  • 1756.317 kilometers
  • 948.335 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 Ankang?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Ankang Wulipu Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Ankang generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Ankang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Ankang Wulipu Airport (AKA).

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 Ankang Wulipu Airport
City: Ankang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: AKA
ICAO Code: ZLAK
Coordinates: 32°42′29″N, 108°55′51″E