How far is Vientiane from San Francisco, CA?
The distance between San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 7623 miles / 12268 kilometers / 6624 nautical miles.
San Francisco International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from San Francisco to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from San Francisco to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7623.185 miles
- 12268.328 kilometers
- 6624.367 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- 7611.914 miles
- 12250.188 kilometers
- 6614.572 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 San Francisco to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 14 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Vientiane?
Flight carbon footprint between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from San Francisco to Vientiane generates about 944 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 944 kilograms equals 2 080 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from San Francisco to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | San Francisco International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Francisco, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SFO |
| ICAO Code: | KSFO |
| Coordinates: | 37°37′8″N, 122°22′30″W |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |