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How far is Vientiane from Rome?

The distance between Rome (Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 5421 miles / 8724 kilometers / 4711 nautical miles.

Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Rome to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5421.112 miles
  • 8724.434 kilometers
  • 4710.817 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
  • 5413.216 miles
  • 8711.727 kilometers
  • 4703.956 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 Rome to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Wattay International Airport is 10 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Rome to Vientiane generates about 639 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 639 kilograms equals 1 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rome to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
City: Rome
Country: Italy Flag of Italy
IATA Code: FCO
ICAO Code: LIRF
Coordinates: 41°48′16″N, 12°15′2″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