How far is Vientiane from Los Angeles, CA?
The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 7960 miles / 12811 kilometers / 6917 nautical miles.
Los Angeles International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Los Angeles to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Los Angeles to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7960.120 miles
- 12810.572 kilometers
- 6917.155 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- 7948.848 miles
- 12792.431 kilometers
- 6907.360 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 Los Angeles to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 15 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Vientiane?
Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Los Angeles to Vientiane generates about 993 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 993 kilograms equals 2 188 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Los Angeles to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |