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How far is Vientiane from Pohnpei Island?

The distance between Pohnpei Island (Pohnpei International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 3820 miles / 6148 kilometers / 3319 nautical miles.

Pohnpei International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Pohnpei Island to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3819.913 miles
  • 6147.553 kilometers
  • 3319.413 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
  • 3815.981 miles
  • 6141.226 kilometers
  • 3315.997 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 Pohnpei Island to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Pohnpei International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 7 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pohnpei International Airport (PNI) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Pohnpei Island to Vientiane generates about 434 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 434 kilograms equals 957 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pohnpei Island to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Pohnpei International Airport
City: Pohnpei Island
Country: Micronesia Flag of Micronesia
IATA Code: PNI
ICAO Code: PTPN
Coordinates: 6°59′6″N, 158°12′32″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