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How far is Vientiane from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Incheon International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1973 miles / 3176 kilometers / 1715 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (ICN) to Vientiane (VTE) is 2950 miles / 4748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 3 minutes.

Seoul Incheon International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Seoul to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1973.255 miles
  • 3175.646 kilometers
  • 1714.711 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
  • 1974.376 miles
  • 3177.450 kilometers
  • 1715.686 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 Seoul to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Incheon International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Seoul to Vientiane generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 474 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Incheon International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: ICN
ICAO Code: RKSI
Coordinates: 37°27′36″N, 126°26′26″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 Seoul (ICN) to Vientiane (VTE)

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