How far is Vientiane from Kuwait City?
The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 3517 miles / 5659 kilometers / 3056 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kuwait City (KWI) to Vientiane (VTE) is 5202 miles / 8372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 11 minutes.
Kuwait International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Kuwait City to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3516.577 miles
- 5659.382 kilometers
- 3055.822 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- 3511.719 miles
- 5651.563 kilometers
- 3051.600 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 Kuwait City to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 7 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Vientiane?
Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Kuwait City to Vientiane generates about 397 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 397 kilograms equals 874 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kuwait City to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Kuwait International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kuwait City |
| Country: | Kuwait  |
| IATA Code: | KWI |
| ICAO Code: | OKBK |
| Coordinates: | 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |