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How far is Seoul from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) is 1993 miles / 3207 kilometers / 1732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Seoul (GMP) is 2924 miles / 4706 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 30 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Seoul Gimpo International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Seoul

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1992.794 miles
  • 3207.092 kilometers
  • 1731.691 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
  • 1993.871 miles
  • 3208.825 kilometers
  • 1732.627 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 Seoul?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Seoul generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 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 Seoul

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

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 Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″E