How far is Vientiane from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Vientiane (Wattay International Airport) is 7601 miles / 12233 kilometers / 6605 nautical miles.
Sacramento International Airport – Wattay International Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Vientiane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Vientiane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7601.069 miles
- 12232.734 kilometers
- 6605.148 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- 7589.790 miles
- 12214.584 kilometers
- 6595.348 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 Sacramento to Vientiane?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Wattay International Airport is 14 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Vientiane?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wattay International Airport (VTE)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Vientiane generates about 940 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 940 kilograms equals 2 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Sacramento to Vientiane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Wattay International Airport (VTE).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |
| Destination | Wattay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vientiane |
| Country: | Laos  |
| IATA Code: | VTE |
| ICAO Code: | VLVT |
| Coordinates: | 17°59′17″N, 102°33′46″E |