How far is Vientiane from Putao?

The distance between Putao (Putao Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 721 miles / 1161 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Putao (PBU) to Vientiane (VTE) is 1275 miles / 2052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 41 minutes.

Distance from Putao to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 721.417 miles
• 1161.009 kilometers
• 626.895 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

• 723.527 miles
• 1164.404 kilometers
• 628.728 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 Putao to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Putao Airport to Wattay International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Putao and Vientiane?

The time difference between Putao and Vientiane is 30 minutes. Vientiane is 30 minutes ahead of Putao.

Flight carbon footprint between Putao Airport (PBU) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Putao to Vientiane generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Putao to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin	Putao Airport
City:	Putao
Country:	Burma
IATA Code:	PBU
ICAO Code:	VYPT
Coordinates:	27°19′47″N, 97°25′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