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How far is Vientiane from Sakon Nakhon?

The distance between Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 116 miles / 187 kilometers / 101 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sakon Nakhon (SNO) to Vientiane (VTE) is 158 miles / 254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 17 minutes.

Sakon Nakhon Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Sakon Nakhon to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 116.223 miles
  • 187.042 kilometers
  • 100.995 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
  • 116.214 miles
  • 187.029 kilometers
  • 100.988 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 Sakon Nakhon to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Sakon Nakhon Airport to Wattay International Airport is 43 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sakon Nakhon and Vientiane?

There is no time difference between Sakon Nakhon and Vientiane.

Flight carbon footprint between Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Sakon Nakhon to Vientiane generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sakon Nakhon to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Sakon Nakhon Airport
City: Sakon Nakhon
Country: Thailand Flag of Thailand
IATA Code: SNO
ICAO Code: VTUI
Coordinates: 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″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