How far is Tachileik from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) and Tachileik (Tachilek Airport) is 243 miles / 391 kilometers / 211 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vientiane (VTE) to Tachileik (THL) is 524 miles / 844 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 43 minutes.
Wattay International Airport – Tachilek Airport
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Distance from Vientiane to Tachileik
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vientiane to Tachileik. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 242.746 miles
- 390.662 kilometers
- 210.941 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- 243.116 miles
- 391.257 kilometers
- 211.262 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 Tachileik?
The estimated flight time from Wattay International Airport to Tachilek Airport is 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vientiane and Tachileik?
Flight carbon footprint between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Tachilek Airport (THL)
On average, flying from Vientiane to Tachileik generates about 61 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 61 kilograms equals 134 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 Tachileik
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wattay International Airport (VTE) and Tachilek Airport (THL).
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 | Tachilek Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tachileik |
| Country: | Burma  |
| IATA Code: | THL |
| ICAO Code: | VYTL |
| Coordinates: | 20°29′1″N, 99°56′7″E |