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How far is Vientiane from Damascus?

The distance between Damascus (Damascus International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 4186 miles / 6737 kilometers / 3638 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Damascus (DAM) to Vientiane (VTE) is 5929 miles / 9541 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 36 minutes.

Damascus International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Damascus to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4186.205 miles
  • 6737.045 kilometers
  • 3637.713 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
  • 4180.373 miles
  • 6727.658 kilometers
  • 3632.645 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 Damascus to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Damascus International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 8 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Damascus International Airport (DAM) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Damascus to Vientiane generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 058 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Damascus to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Damascus International Airport
City: Damascus
Country: Syria Flag of Syria
IATA Code: DAM
ICAO Code: OSDI
Coordinates: 33°24′41″N, 36°30′56″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