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How far is Seoul from Vientiane?

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

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Seoul (ICN) is 2943 miles / 4737 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 58 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Seoul Incheon 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)
  • 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 Vientiane to Seoul?

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

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

On average, flying from Vientiane to Seoul 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 Vientiane to Seoul

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

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 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

Airlines flying from Vientiane (VTE) to Seoul (ICN)

Lao Airlines