How far is Vientiane from Melbourne?
The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 4713 miles / 7586 kilometers / 4096 nautical miles.
Melbourne Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Melbourne to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4713.423 miles
- 7585.520 kilometers
- 4095.853 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- 4725.474 miles
- 7604.913 kilometers
- 4106.325 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 Melbourne to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Melbourne Airport to Wattay International Airport is 9 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Vientiane?
Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Melbourne to Vientiane generates about 547 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 547 kilograms equals 1 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Melbourne to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Melbourne Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Melbourne |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | MEL |
| ICAO Code: | YMML |
| Coordinates: | 37°40′23″S, 144°50′34″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |