How far is Vientiane from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 8514 miles / 13702 kilometers / 7398 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International 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)- 8513.967 miles
- 13701.901 kilometers
- 7398.435 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- 8503.133 miles
- 13684.467 kilometers
- 7389.021 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 Washington Dulles International 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Vientiane generates about 1 074 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 074 kilograms equals 2 368 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |