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How far is Vientiane from Baghdad?

The distance between Baghdad (Baghdad International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 3740 miles / 6019 kilometers / 3250 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Baghdad (BGW) to Vientiane (VTE) is 5351 miles / 8612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 105 hours 26 minutes.

Baghdad International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Baghdad to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3740.035 miles
  • 6019.002 kilometers
  • 3250.001 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
  • 3735.126 miles
  • 6011.102 kilometers
  • 3245.735 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 Baghdad to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Baghdad International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Baghdad International Airport (BGW) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Baghdad to Vientiane generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 935 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Baghdad to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Baghdad International Airport
City: Baghdad
Country: Iraq Flag of Iraq
IATA Code: BGW
ICAO Code: ORBI
Coordinates: 33°15′45″N, 44°14′4″E
Destination 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