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How far is Vientiane from Yining?

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

The driving distance from Yining (YIN) to Vientiane (VTE) is 3215 miles / 5174 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 12 minutes.

Yining Airport – Wattay International Airport

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2174
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3499
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1889
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Distance from Yining to Vientiane

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

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

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

On average, flying from Yining to Vientiane 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 Yining to Vientiane

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

Airport information

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