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How far is Vientiane from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 6147 miles / 9893 kilometers / 5342 nautical miles.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Whitehorse to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6146.937 miles
  • 9892.536 kilometers
  • 5341.542 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
  • 6138.381 miles
  • 9878.766 kilometers
  • 5334.107 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 Whitehorse to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 12 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Vientiane generates about 737 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 737 kilograms equals 1 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Whitehorse to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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