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How far is Yinchuan from Vientiane?

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

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Yinchuan (INC) is 1954 miles / 3144 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 2 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Yinchuan Hedong International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Yinchuan

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Yinchuan. 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 Vientiane to Yinchuan?

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

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

On average, flying from Vientiane to Yinchuan 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 Vientiane to Yinchuan

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

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 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