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How far is Vientiane from Yiwu?

The distance between Yiwu (Yiwu Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1352 miles / 2177 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yiwu (YIW) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1693 miles / 2725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 15 minutes.

Yiwu Airport – Wattay International Airport

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1352
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2177
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1175
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Distance from Yiwu to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.439 miles
  • 2176.540 kilometers
  • 1175.237 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
  • 1352.739 miles
  • 2177.023 kilometers
  • 1175.498 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 Yiwu to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Yiwu Airport to Wattay International Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yiwu Airport (YIW) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Yiwu to Vientiane generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yiwu to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Yiwu Airport
City: Yiwu
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIW
ICAO Code: ZSYW
Coordinates: 29°20′40″N, 120°1′55″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