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How far is Vientiane from Busan?

The distance between Busan (Gimhae International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 2005 miles / 3227 kilometers / 1743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Busan (PUS) to Vientiane (VTE) is 3173 miles / 5106 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 15 minutes.

Gimhae International Airport – Wattay International Airport

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3227
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Distance from Busan to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2005.352 miles
  • 3227.300 kilometers
  • 1742.603 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
  • 2005.494 miles
  • 3227.530 kilometers
  • 1742.727 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 Busan to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Gimhae International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gimhae International Airport (PUS) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Busan to Vientiane generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 481 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Busan to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Gimhae International Airport
City: Busan
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: PUS
ICAO Code: RKPK
Coordinates: 35°10′46″N, 128°56′16″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