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How far is Gwangju from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Gwangju (Gwangju Airport) is 1900 miles / 3057 kilometers / 1651 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Gwangju (KWJ) is 3116 miles / 5015 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 22 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Gwangju Airport

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Distance from Vientiane to Gwangju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1899.825 miles
  • 3057.472 kilometers
  • 1650.903 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
  • 1900.344 miles
  • 3058.307 kilometers
  • 1651.354 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 Gwangju?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Gwangju Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Gwangju generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 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 Gwangju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Gwangju Airport (KWJ).

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 Gwangju Airport
City: Gwangju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: KWJ
ICAO Code: RKJJ
Coordinates: 35°7′35″N, 126°48′32″E