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How far is Vientiane from Yichang?

The distance between Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1036 miles / 1667 kilometers / 900 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yichang (YIH) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1448 miles / 2330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 18 minutes.

Yichang Sanxia Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Yichang to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1035.983 miles
  • 1667.253 kilometers
  • 900.245 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
  • 1038.328 miles
  • 1671.026 kilometers
  • 902.282 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 Yichang to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Yichang Sanxia Airport to Wattay International Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Yichang to Vientiane generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yichang to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E
Destination 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