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How far is Kuala Lumpur from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Kuala Lumpur (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is 1049 miles / 1689 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 4 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1049.287 miles
  • 1688.663 kilometers
  • 911.805 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
  • 1054.756 miles
  • 1697.465 kilometers
  • 916.558 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 Kuala Lumpur?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Kuala Lumpur generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 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 Kuala Lumpur

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport
City: Kuala Lumpur
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: KUL
ICAO Code: WMKK
Coordinates: 2°44′44″N, 101°42′35″E

Airlines flying from Vientiane (VTE) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

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