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How far is Vientiane from Kunming?

The distance between Kunming (Kunming Changshui International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 482 miles / 776 kilometers / 419 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Vientiane (VTE) is 788 miles / 1268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 25 minutes.

Kunming Changshui International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Kunming to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 482.030 miles
  • 775.752 kilometers
  • 418.872 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
  • 484.077 miles
  • 779.046 kilometers
  • 420.651 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 Kunming to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 1 hour and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Kunming to Vientiane generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kunming to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Kunming Changshui International Airport
City: Kunming
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KMG
ICAO Code: ZPPP
Coordinates: 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″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 Kunming (KMG) to Vientiane (VTE)

China Eastern Airlines
Lao Airlines