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How far is Guangzhou from Vientiane?

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

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Guangzhou (CAN) is 1051 miles / 1691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 14 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Guangzhou

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

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

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

On average, flying from Vientiane to Guangzhou 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 Vientiane to Guangzhou

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

Lao Airlines