How far is Vientiane from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 3605 miles / 5802 kilometers / 3133 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riyadh (RUH) to Vientiane (VTE) is 5625 miles / 9052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 111 hours 16 minutes.
King Khalid International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3605.492 miles
- 5802.476 kilometers
- 3133.087 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- 3600.223 miles
- 5793.997 kilometers
- 3128.508 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 Riyadh to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 7 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Vientiane?
The time difference between Riyadh and Vientiane is 4 hours. Vientiane is 4 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Vientiane generates about 408 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 408 kilograms equals 898 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Riyadh to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |