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How far is Vientiane from Herat?

The distance between Herat (Herat International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 2722 miles / 4380 kilometers / 2365 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Herat (HEA) to Vientiane (VTE) is 4040 miles / 6502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 23 minutes.

Herat International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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2722
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4380
Kilometers
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2365
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
5 h 39 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
301 kg

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Distance from Herat to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2721.683 miles
  • 4380.123 kilometers
  • 2365.077 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
  • 2719.344 miles
  • 4376.359 kilometers
  • 2363.045 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 Herat to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Herat International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Herat International Airport (HEA) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Herat to Vientiane generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 664 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Herat to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Herat International Airport
City: Herat
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: HEA
ICAO Code: OAHR
Coordinates: 34°12′35″N, 62°13′41″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