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How far is Vientiane from Kisumu?

The distance between Kisumu (Kisumu International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 4771 miles / 7678 kilometers / 4146 nautical miles.

Kisumu International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Kisumu to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4771.097 miles
  • 7678.336 kilometers
  • 4145.970 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
  • 4767.383 miles
  • 7672.359 kilometers
  • 4142.742 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 Kisumu to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Kisumu International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 9 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Kisumu to Vientiane generates about 554 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 554 kilograms equals 1 222 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kisumu to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Kisumu International Airport
City: Kisumu
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: KIS
ICAO Code: HKKI
Coordinates: 0°5′10″S, 34°43′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