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How far is Vientiane from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 7026 miles / 11308 kilometers / 6106 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7026.209 miles
  • 11307.588 kilometers
  • 6105.609 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
  • 7015.473 miles
  • 11290.310 kilometers
  • 6096.280 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 Vancouver to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 13 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Vientiane generates about 859 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 859 kilograms equals 1 893 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″W
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