How far is Kengtung from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Kengtung (Kengtung Airport) is 297 miles / 478 kilometers / 258 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Kengtung (KET) is 570 miles / 917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 35 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Kengtung Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Kengtung
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Kengtung. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 297.175 miles
- 478.257 kilometers
- 258.238 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- 297.775 miles
- 479.222 kilometers
- 258.759 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 Kengtung?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Kengtung Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Kengtung?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Kengtung Airport (KET)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Kengtung generates about 69 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 69 kilograms equals 152 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 Kengtung
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Kengtung Airport (KET).
Airport information
| Origin | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |
| Destination | Kengtung Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kengtung |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | KET |
| ICAO Code: | VYKG |
| Coordinates: | 21°18′5″N, 99°38′9″E |