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How far is Vientiane from Rangiroa?

The distance between Rangiroa (Rangiroa Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 7812 miles / 12573 kilometers / 6789 nautical miles.

Rangiroa Airport – Wattay International Airport

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Distance from Rangiroa to Vientiane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7812.338 miles
  • 12572.739 kilometers
  • 6788.736 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
  • 7807.207 miles
  • 12564.482 kilometers
  • 6784.278 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 Rangiroa to Vientiane?

The estimated flight time from Rangiroa Airport to Wattay International Airport is 15 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rangiroa Airport (RGI) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)

On average, flying from Rangiroa to Vientiane generates about 971 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 971 kilograms equals 2 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rangiroa to Vientiane

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

Airport information

Origin Rangiroa Airport
City: Rangiroa
Country: French Polynesia Flag of French Polynesia
IATA Code: RGI
ICAO Code: NTTG
Coordinates: 14°57′18″S, 147°39′27″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