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How far is Vientiane from Kabul?

The distance between Kabul (Kabul International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 2347 miles / 3778 kilometers / 2040 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kabul (KBL) to Vientiane (VTE) is 3501 miles / 5635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 39 minutes.

Kabul International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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2347
Miles
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3778
Kilometers
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2040
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 56 min
Time Difference
2 h 30 min
CO2 emission
257 kg

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Distance from Kabul to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2347.412 miles
  • 3777.794 kilometers
  • 2039.845 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
  • 2346.226 miles
  • 3775.885 kilometers
  • 2038.815 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 Kabul to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Kabul International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Kabul to Vientiane generates about 257 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 257 kilograms equals 568 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kabul to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Kabul International Airport
City: Kabul
Country: Afghanistan Flag of Afghanistan
IATA Code: KBL
ICAO Code: OAKB
Coordinates: 34°33′57″N, 69°12′44″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