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How far is Baotou from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Baotou (Baotou Donghe Airport) is 1617 miles / 2602 kilometers / 1405 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Baotou (BAV) is 2149 miles / 3458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 15 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Baotou Donghe Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Baotou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1616.599 miles
  • 2601.664 kilometers
  • 1404.786 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
  • 1621.051 miles
  • 2608.829 kilometers
  • 1408.655 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 Baotou?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Baotou Donghe Airport is 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Baotou generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 412 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 Baotou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Baotou Donghe Airport (BAV).

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 Baotou Donghe Airport
City: Baotou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: BAV
ICAO Code: ZBOW
Coordinates: 40°33′36″N, 109°59′49″E