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How far is Myitkyina from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Myitkyina (Myitkyina Airport) is 609 miles / 980 kilometers / 529 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Myitkyina (MYT) is 1076 miles / 1731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 46 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Myitkyina Airport

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609
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980
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529
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Flight time duration
1 h 39 min
CO2 emission
114 kg

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Distance from Vientiane to Myitkyina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 609.052 miles
  • 980.174 kilometers
  • 529.252 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
  • 610.560 miles
  • 982.602 kilometers
  • 530.562 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 Myitkyina?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Myitkyina Airport is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Myitkyina Airport (MYT)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Myitkyina generates about 114 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 114 kilograms equals 251 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 Myitkyina

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

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 Myitkyina Airport
City: Myitkyina
Country: Burma Flag of Burma
IATA Code: MYT
ICAO Code: VYMK
Coordinates: 25°23′0″N, 97°21′6″E