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How far is Vientiane from Seoul?

The distance between Seoul (Seoul Gimpo International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1993 miles / 3207 kilometers / 1732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Seoul (GMP) to Vientiane (VTE) is 2929 miles / 4713 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 40 minutes.

Seoul Gimpo International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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1993
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Distance from Seoul to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1992.794 miles
  • 3207.092 kilometers
  • 1731.691 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
  • 1993.871 miles
  • 3208.825 kilometers
  • 1732.627 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 Seoul to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Seoul Gimpo International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Seoul to Vientiane generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Seoul to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin Seoul Gimpo International Airport
City: Seoul
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: GMP
ICAO Code: RKSS
Coordinates: 37°33′29″N, 126°47′27″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