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How far is Vientiane from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 8692 miles / 13988 kilometers / 7553 nautical miles.

Memphis International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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8692
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13988
Kilometers
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7553
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
16 h 57 min
CO2 emission
1 101 kg

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Distance from Memphis to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8692.024 miles
  • 13988.457 kilometers
  • 7553.163 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
  • 8681.487 miles
  • 13971.499 kilometers
  • 7544.006 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 Memphis to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 16 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Memphis to Vientiane generates about 1 101 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 101 kilograms equals 2 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Memphis to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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