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How far is Vientiane from Niigata?

The distance between Niigata (Niigata Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 2599 miles / 4182 kilometers / 2258 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niigata (KIJ) to Vientiane (VTE) is 3641 miles / 5860 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 47 minutes.

Niigata Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Niigata to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2598.638 miles
  • 4182.102 kilometers
  • 2258.155 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
  • 2597.600 miles
  • 4180.432 kilometers
  • 2257.252 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 Niigata to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Niigata Airport to Wattay International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Niigata Airport (KIJ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Niigata to Vientiane generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niigata to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Niigata Airport
City: Niigata
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KIJ
ICAO Code: RJSN
Coordinates: 37°57′21″N, 139°7′15″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