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How far is Vientiane from Tokyo?

The distance between Tokyo (Narita International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 2614 miles / 4206 kilometers / 2271 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Vientiane (VTE) is 4022 miles / 6472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 78 hours 56 minutes.

Narita International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Tokyo to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2613.657 miles
  • 4206.274 kilometers
  • 2271.206 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
  • 2611.989 miles
  • 4203.589 kilometers
  • 2269.757 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 Tokyo to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Narita International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Tokyo to Vientiane generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 636 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Tokyo to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Narita International Airport
City: Tokyo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: NRT
ICAO Code: RJAA
Coordinates: 35°45′52″N, 140°23′9″E
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