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How far is Vientiane from London?

The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 5795 miles / 9326 kilometers / 5036 nautical miles.

London Gatwick Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from London to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5795.087 miles
  • 9326.289 kilometers
  • 5035.793 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
  • 5786.879 miles
  • 9313.079 kilometers
  • 5028.660 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 London to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Wattay International Airport is 11 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from London to Vientiane generates about 689 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 689 kilograms equals 1 519 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Vientiane

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).

Airport information

Origin London Gatwick Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LGW
ICAO Code: EGKK
Coordinates: 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″W
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