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How far is Vientiane from Frankfurt?

The distance between Frankfurt (Frankfurt Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 5454 miles / 8777 kilometers / 4739 nautical miles.

Frankfurt Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Frankfurt to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5453.613 miles
  • 8776.739 kilometers
  • 4739.060 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
  • 5446.199 miles
  • 8764.808 kilometers
  • 4732.618 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 Frankfurt to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport to Wattay International Airport is 10 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Frankfurt to Vientiane generates about 643 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 643 kilograms equals 1 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Frankfurt to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Frankfurt Airport
City: Frankfurt
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FRA
ICAO Code: EDDF
Coordinates: 50°1′35″N, 8°32′35″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