How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) is 564 miles / 907 kilometers / 490 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is 789 miles / 1269 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 15 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Tan Son Nhat International Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 563.846 miles
- 907.422 kilometers
- 489.968 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- 565.816 miles
- 910.593 kilometers
- 491.681 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 Ho Chi Minh City?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Ho Chi Minh City?
There is no time difference between Vientiane and Ho Chi Minh City.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 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 Ho Chi Minh City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN).
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 | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | SGN |
| ICAO Code: | VVTS |
| Coordinates: | 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″E |