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How far is Yining from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Yining (Yining Airport) is 2174 miles / 3499 kilometers / 1889 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Yining (YIN) is 3223 miles / 5187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 17 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Yining Airport

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2174
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3499
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1889
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Distance from Vientiane to Yining

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2174.207 miles
  • 3499.047 kilometers
  • 1889.334 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
  • 2177.019 miles
  • 3503.573 kilometers
  • 1891.778 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 Yining?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Yining Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Yining Airport (YIN)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Yining generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 523 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 Yining

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

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 Yining Airport
City: Yining
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIN
ICAO Code: ZWYN
Coordinates: 43°57′20″N, 81°19′49″E