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How far is Vientiane from Kagoshima?

The distance between Kagoshima (Kagoshima Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 1998 miles / 3216 kilometers / 1736 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kagoshima (KOJ) to Vientiane (VTE) is 3465 miles / 5576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 36 minutes.

Kagoshima Airport – Wattay International Airport

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1998
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3216
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1736
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Distance from Kagoshima to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1998.094 miles
  • 3215.621 kilometers
  • 1736.296 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
  • 1997.166 miles
  • 3214.127 kilometers
  • 1735.490 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 Kagoshima to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Kagoshima Airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Kagoshima to Vientiane generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kagoshima to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Kagoshima Airport
City: Kagoshima
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: KOJ
ICAO Code: RJFK
Coordinates: 31°48′12″N, 130°43′8″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