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How far is Vientiane from Guangzhou?

The distance between Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 788 miles / 1268 kilometers / 685 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Guangzhou (CAN) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1053 miles / 1695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 11 minutes.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Guangzhou to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 787.761 miles
  • 1267.778 kilometers
  • 684.545 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
  • 787.585 miles
  • 1267.496 kilometers
  • 684.393 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 Guangzhou to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Guangzhou to Vientiane generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Guangzhou to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
City: Guangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CAN
ICAO Code: ZGGG
Coordinates: 23°23′32″N, 113°17′56″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

Airlines flying from Guangzhou (CAN) to Vientiane (VTE)

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