How far is Vientiane from Ho Chi Minh City?
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 564 miles / 907 kilometers / 490 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Vientiane (VTE) is 753 miles / 1212 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 15 minutes.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 563.846 miles
- 907.422 kilometers
- 489.968 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- 565.816 miles
- 910.593 kilometers
- 491.681 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane?
There is no time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Vientiane.
Flight carbon footprint between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ho Chi Minh City to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Tan Son Nhat International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ho Chi Minh City |
| Country: | Vietnam  |
| IATA Code: | SGN |
| ICAO Code: | VVTS |
| Coordinates: | 10°49′7″N, 106°39′7″E |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |