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How far is Busan from Vientiane?

The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Busan (Gimhae International Airport) is 2005 miles / 3227 kilometers / 1743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Busan (PUS) is 3170 miles / 5101 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 3 minutes.

Wattay International Airport – Gimhae International Airport

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3227
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Distance from Vientiane to Busan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2005.352 miles
  • 3227.300 kilometers
  • 1742.603 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
  • 2005.494 miles
  • 3227.530 kilometers
  • 1742.727 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 Busan?

The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Gimhae International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Gimhae International Airport (PUS)

On average, flying from Vientiane to Busan generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 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 Busan

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

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 Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″E