How far is Sakon Nakhon from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Sakon Nakhon (Sakon Nakhon Airport) is 116 miles / 187 kilometers / 101 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Sakon Nakhon (SNO) is 158 miles / 254 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 16 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Sakon Nakhon Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Sakon Nakhon
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Sakon Nakhon. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 116.223 miles
- 187.042 kilometers
- 100.995 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- 116.214 miles
- 187.029 kilometers
- 100.988 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 Sakon Nakhon?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport is 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Sakon Nakhon?
There is no time difference between Vientiane and Sakon Nakhon.
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Sakon Nakhon generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 93 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 Sakon Nakhon
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO).
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 | Sakon Nakhon Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sakon Nakhon |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | SNO |
| ICAO Code: | VTUI |
| Coordinates: | 17°11′42″N, 104°7′8″E |