How far is Vientiane from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 8520 miles / 13712 kilometers / 7404 nautical miles.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8520.256 miles
- 13712.023 kilometers
- 7403.900 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- 8509.433 miles
- 13694.605 kilometers
- 7394.495 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 Washington D.C. to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Wattay International Airport is 16 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Vientiane?
Flight carbon footprint between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Vientiane generates about 1 075 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 075 kilograms equals 2 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DCA |
| ICAO Code: | KDCA |
| Coordinates: | 38°51′7″N, 77°2′15″W |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |