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How far is Kuantan from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Kuantan (Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport) is 978 miles / 1574 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Kuantan (KUA) is 1381 miles / 2222 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 6 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Kuantan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.912 miles
  • 1573.797 kilometers
  • 849.782 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
  • 982.991 miles
  • 1581.970 kilometers
  • 854.196 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 Kuantan?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Kuantan generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Kuantan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA).

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 Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport
City: Kuantan
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUA
ICAO Code: WMKD
Coordinates: 3°46′31″N, 103°12′32″E