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How far is Cheongju from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Cheongju (Cheongju International Airport) is 1992 miles / 3206 kilometers / 1731 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Cheongju (CJJ) is 3012 miles / 4848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 10 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Cheongju International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Cheongju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1991.829 miles
  • 3205.537 kilometers
  • 1730.852 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
  • 1992.585 miles
  • 3206.756 kilometers
  • 1731.509 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 Vientiane to Cheongju?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Cheongju International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Cheongju generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 478 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Vientiane to Cheongju

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Cheongju International Airport
City: Cheongju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: CJJ
ICAO Code: RKTU
Coordinates: 36°42′59″N, 127°29′56″E