Distance between Kunming (KMG) and Vientiane (VTE)
Flight distance from Kunming to Vientiane (Kunming Changshui International Airport – Wattay International Airport) is 482 miles / 776 kilometers / 419 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 1 hour 24 minutes.
Driving distance from Kunming (KMG) to Vientiane (VTE) is 816 miles / 1313 kilometers and travel time by car is about 16 hours 20 minutes.
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Shortest flight path between Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
How far is Vientiane from Kunming?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Kunming and Vientiane. Here are two common 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 earth.
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).
Airport information
| A | Kunming Changshui International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kunming |
| Country: | China  |
| IATA Code: | KMG |
| ICAO Code: | ZPPP |
| Coordinates: | 24°59′32″N, 102°44′38″E |
| B | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Kunming and Vientiane is 1 hour. Vientiane is 1 hour behind Kunming.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 96 kg (212 pounds).
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Kunming (KMG) → Vientiane (VTE).
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